James Milner sends message to Liverpool supporters after Anfield return in Diogo Jota's number

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James Milner said it was a "special moment" to return to Anfield and play for Brighton while wearing 20 on the back of his jersey. YNWA." Milner received a standing ovation as he entered the Anfield pitch wearing Jota's old number in the final few minutes of the game.

"He was an amazing player, who I was fortunate to play with, and he was a great friend as well. It will be a great honour to wear his number in the Premier League this year." Speaking about Jota after his death in July, Milner said: "Every week I love watching the guy as a player and I loved training with him but, more importantly than as a player, as a guy he was incredible.

He's such a stubborn guy like myself. He'll be missed by everyone who knew him and everyone in the footballing world for sure." Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate swapped jerseys with Milner at the end of Saturday's game, with the Frenchman taking to Instagram to share a picture of the Brighton veteran's jersey.