Man United fans plan tribute to Diogo Jota ahead of Liverpool clash

Jota tribute

Sport Bible report that United supporters have been encouraged to join their counterparts in a moment of applause to honour Jota.

Jota and his younger brother Andre Silva tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Spain last July, only weeks after Jota had wed his childhood sweetheart, Rute Cardoso.

When United travelled to Anfield, then-manager Ruben Amorim was joined by Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot to lay a wreath. United supporters are due to applaud in the 20th minute, marking the shirt number Jota famously sported at Liverpool.

Journalist David McDonnell notes, “The proposal has been forwarded to the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust [MUST] and it is understood some United players have been made aware of the plan.”

“United have also been informed of the suggested tribute and have indicated that any such tribute should be a fan-led initiative, rather than a formal directive from the club.”

“MUST are understood to have encouraged fans to share the idea and gauge support for it within their own supporter groups, with the belief that such proposals have the greatest impact when they evolve organically among the fanbase.”

United vs. Liverpool kicks off at 15:30 BST.

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