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Reports Say Diogo Jota’s Sons Will Join Anfield Mascots for Liverpool vs Wolves

It will be the first meeting of his former clubs since his death in July.

Overview

  • The Times reported that Dinis and Duarte Jota are set to accompany the match-day mascots at Anfield on Saturday when Liverpool face Wolverhampton Wanderers.
  • Liverpool had not immediately confirmed the report when contacted by Reuters, according to CNA’s account of the outreach.
  • Jota, 28, died in a July car crash in northwestern Spain alongside his younger brother, Andre Silva.
  • Liverpool retired Jota’s No. 20 shirt, and his family has been visible at recent fixtures, including both clubs’ home openers and Liverpool’s title celebrations.
  • The Portuguese forward starred for Wolves before joining Liverpool in 2020, and the return fixture at Molineux is scheduled for March 4.