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Florian Wirtz’s first Liverpool goal fired the Reds into the English Premier League’s top four despite an unconvincing 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, on a day both clubs paid tribute to Diogo Jota.

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The 28-year-old Portuguese, who was killed in a car accident alongside his brother Andre Silva in July, won four trophies after joining Liverpool from Wolves in 2020. Two of his children led the teams out as mascots, while his wife Rute Cardoso watched on from the sidelines.

Both sets of fans sang chants in Jota’s name in the 18th and 20th minutes - the shirt numbers he wore during his spells at Molineux and Anfield respectively.

“After the tragedy happened until now, I have seen so many special moments ~ where the fans remembered him or our players conducted themselves unbelievably in the circumstances,’ said Liverpool boss Arne Slot.

“Not only our fans but the fans of away teams have shown the respect both Diogo and his brother deserved. It was special to see.”