Virgil van Dijk confirms Liverpool players' opinion on hearing Diogo Jota chant at every game
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Virgil van Dijk has been speaking ahead of Liverpool taking on Wolves in the Premier League, with two of Diogo Jota's former clubs set to face off at Anfield this weekendLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk.(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says it is a "sign of respect" to Diogo Jota that the Reds' number 20 is remembered during matches, with no reason for fans to stop the tradition.Since Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, tragically died in the summer, Liverpool fans have sung his song during the 20th minutes of fixtures. "We’ve discussed that and we’re at a stage now where it doesn’t affect us.READ MORE: Mohamed Salah agreement reached as Liverpool handed transfer solution for 2026READ MORE: Arne Slot reveals why Hugo Ekitike needed convincing on Liverpool plan as new Isak backup emerges"It’s obviously a sign of respect from our fans.
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. Diogo would want us to succeed; he would want us to do well, and that’s the main thing."I think the fans sing only out of the respect they have for Diogo because he deserves it."Content cannot be displayed without consentWith Liverpool struggling for form in the early parts of the season, there has been some discussion that the players might be negatively impacted when they are reminded of Jota's loss.
It’s about how you then react, and the boys have been outstanding."The senior boys have discussed it and we want to obviously honor his legacy, not only for the next year, two years, three years. He needs to be remembered for ever and that’s something we’re going to discuss with the club, how we’re going to be able to do that."We have his locker here at the training ground; we have his locker at the stadium.