No be small matter as Liverpool go face Wolverhampton Wolves for Anfield tomorrow, and na serious matter wey dey ground. Na di first time wey both clubs go meet since Diogo Jota wey don pass away.
Diogo Jota na legend for both Liverpool and Wolves, and tori dey land say him two pikin dem, Dinis and Duarte, go follow matchday mascots enter di pitch come match start. E go sweet as dem dey carry di spirit of their papa enter di new year.
As di match dey draw near, Liverpool coach Arne Slot don drop some heartfelt words about di situation wey dey ground. E talk say: “This year don bring we plenty highs and lows, but our unity na wetin dey keep us strong. I dey tink about Diogo Jota family, especially as dem go celebrate Christmas without am for di first time.”
Chai! Na serious vibes dey surround dis match. Diogo wey suffered that tragic accident for Spain go always dey on people mind. E do plenty for Liverpool, scoring 65 goals in just 182 appearances, and no forget say e also help dem take win di FA Cup and League Cup.
E don spend 3 seasons for Wolves before im come join Liverpool, and for di time wey him dey there, him don score 44 goals for 131 matches. Na wah! Both teams dey feel di loss, and head coach Arne Slot don reflect on di legacy wey Diogo leave behind.
“This match go mean plenty to both teams, and e go be reminder of di joy wey Diogo bring to many people.” E conclude say e hope di love wey people still get for Diogo go give him family some small comfort.
Sabi say as dem dey enter di pitch, emotions go dey high. E go be emotional day no be small, as fans and players go remember Diogo Jota as e dey try honor him memory. Rest in peace, Diogo, you go always dey our hearts.
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