Ibrahima Konate sends touching message to Diogo Jota - 'A part of you was with us'

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Ibrahima Konate has posted an emotional message on social media following the game between Liverpool and Wolves, two of Diogo Jota's former clubs, in the Premier LeagueLiverpool's players huddle in front of a banner bearing a tribute to Diogo Jota.(Image: Steven Halliwell/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate posted an emotional message on social media following his side's win over Wolves in the Premier League — the first time Diogo Jota's two former English teams met since his tragic passing.Jota's two sons, Dinis and Duarte, led the teams out at Anfield. His widow, Rute, was in attendance and she later thanked the fans of both teams for their "love, respect and support" during an "incredibly difficult time".In the 18th minute, Wolves fans sang Jota's name (he wore that jersey number for the Midlands outfit) before the home supporters at Anfield sang the player's song in the 20th minute, which has become a tradition.READ MORE: Liverpool injury latest and possible return dates as Arne Slot set to receive two boostsREAD MORE: Florian Wirtz's unseen work finally paying off but biggest Liverpool test still to come"It was an emotional afternoon," Konate posted on Instagram.

Forever 20."Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool stands with the children of former player Diogo Jota as mascots(Image: Offside via Getty Images)Heading into the game, Virgil van Dijk was asked about the Jota song being sung at Anfield at every game."We’ve discussed that and we’re at a stage now where it doesn’t affect us," Van Dijk told The Times. So it’s up to the fans what will happen, but just to let anyone know that it doesn’t affect us."I remember the friendly game against Preston where it was really, really 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’re at the stage now where we want to use it as strength.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world."Diogo would want us to succeed, he would want us to do well, and that’s the main thing.