Konate posts a touching tribute to Jota:

During Wolves’ visit last weekend, tributes were paid to Jota by clubs and supporters alike, while his two sons, Dinis and Duarte, also captained the teams.

Jota’s wife, Rute Cardoso, watched from the sidelines and later thanked Liverpool and the fans “for the love, respect and support” during “this incredibly difficult time.”

The grief is still raw, as evidenced by Konate’s post on Instagram on Sunday evening, addressing Jota directly after what was an “emotional afternoon.”

“It was an emotional afternoon,” Konate began. “Yesterday it was much more than just a match. If there is one match I never wanted to miss this season, it was this one.”

“Diogo, we know we will never be able to step onto the football field with you again, my brother. But yesterday it felt like we did. A part of you was with us, walking next to us before the game.

“What a pleasure… and at the same time, what a pain.

“Seeing your family smile and your kids walking out brought so much warmth to my heart. I gave it my all and I’m proud that we won our fourth game in a row.”

“I’m glad the last few games have been better, and inshallah we’ll continue in 2026… and remember: enjoy every moment of this life.

“Forever 20.”

A moving tribute to a friend and teammate who was more like a brother.

Liverpool fans said it was okay to sing Diogo Jota’s song

Liverpool fans have sung Jotas in the 20th minute of every match this season, but there has been debate over whether this helped or hindered the players.

However, Virgil van Dijk has reassured supporters that it is not a problem for the team.

The captain told The times: “We have discussed that and we are now at a stage where it no longer affects us.

“It’s obviously a sign of respect from our fans. So it’s up to the fans what will happen, but to let everyone know it doesn’t affect us.”

“I remember the friendly against Preston where it was very tough, but that was only two weeks after the accident.

“The minute’s silence in the home game against Bournemouth was very, very difficult. But I think we are now at the stage where we want to use it as a strength.”

“Diogo would want us to succeed, he would want us to do well, and that’s the most important thing. And I think the fans are only singing out of the respect they have for Diogo, because he deserves it.”