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Liverpool vs Wolves Marks First Meeting Since Diogo Jota’s Death as Anfield Plans Tribute

Arne Slot centers his message on support for Diogo Jota’s family.

Overview

  • The Boxing Day fixture at Anfield serves as a formal moment of remembrance for the forward who represented both clubs.
  • In a club message, Liverpool manager Arne Slot said the loss feels especially strong and noted it is the family's first Christmas without him.
  • British outlets including The Times and the Guardian report that Jota’s sons, Dinis and Duarte, are expected to walk out with the mascots before kickoff.
  • Jota, 28, and his brother André Silva died in a car accident in July, and he is survived by his wife Rute Cardoso and their three children.
  • Wolves manager Rob Edwards said the day will be emotional for fans and praised Jota as a wonderful person.