Diogo Jota's Sons to Honor Their Father at Liverpool vs. Wolves Match

Diogo Jota's Sons to Honor Their Father at Liverpool vs. Wolves Match

Diogo Jota's Sons to Honor Their Father at Liverpool vs. Wolves Match

The sons of former Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers forward Diogo Jota will join the matchday mascots when the two teams face off at Anfield on Saturday.

Dinis and Duarte, two of Jota's three children, will take to the pitch with the mascots before the match begins.

Diogo Jota, 28, tragically lost his life in a car accident in Spain in July, alongside his 25-year-old brother, Andre Silva.

The Portuguese winger joined Liverpool in 2020 following three successful seasons with Wolves.

This Premier League fixture, scheduled for 15:00 GMT, marks the first meeting between the two clubs since Jota's passing.

In his program notes for Liverpool's final home match of 2025, manager Arne Slot expressed his hope that the affection surrounding Jota could provide solace to his family.

“Reflecting on everything that has happened over the last 12 months ignites a rollercoaster of emotions, but it is normal at this time of year to look back,” said Slot. “This leads me to think especially of Diogo Jota's family as they face their first Christmas without him. It is not my place to dictate where they should seek comfort—if that is even possible—but I hope the love and affection that Diogo continues to inspire brings them some solace.”

During his time at Liverpool, Jota scored 65 goals in 182 appearances, contributing to the team's victories in the FA Cup and League Cup in 2022, as well as the Premier League title last season.

Jota initially joined Wolves on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid in 2017, where he netted 44 goals in 131 appearances.

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