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Jota’s Sons Set to Walk Out at Anfield as Liverpool Host Wolves

The match is the first meeting between his two English clubs since his death in July.

Overview

  • Dinis and Duarte are expected to accompany the mascots before kick-off, according to The Times, in a family-led tribute.
  • Head coach Arne Slot used his matchday programme to reflect on Jota’s loss and to offer support to his family.
  • Jota’s wife, Rute Cardoso, is due to attend as Liverpool and Wolves mark the occasion at Anfield.
  • Saturday’s fixture is the first Liverpool–Wolves game since Jota and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash in Spain in July.
  • Liverpool have retired Jota’s No. 20 shirt and fans of both clubs have already held tributes, including Anfield mosaics and a large Wolves banner.