Virgil van Dijk makes Liverpool squad's feelings clear about Diogo Jota chants

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Diogo Jota's former Premier League clubs, Liverpool and Wolverhampton Wanderers, play against each other at Anfield on December 27 for the first time since his deathVirgil van Dijk has revealed that Liverpool players are no longer 'affected' by supporters singing Diogo Jota's song during matches. The club captain opened up about the 20th-minute tribute from supporters ahead of their first game against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Jota's former club, since his death on 3 July.Speaking to The Times, Van Dijk said: "We've discussed that, and we're at a stage now where it doesn't affect us.

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. And I think the fans sing only out of the respect they have for Diogo because he deserves it."The skipper also mentioned that Jota's locker remains in both the Anfield home dressing room and their training centre in Kirkby.

Van Dijk continued: "I think we can do a lot more in terms of remembering him, and that's something me and the senior boys will be looking after - and I feel that responsibility in order to make that happen, too.Rute Cardoso, Jota's wife, along with their two sons, Dinis and Duarte, will be on the pitch before the kick-off between his two former clubs on Saturday. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.