๐ โKirsty and Matt: HERE WE GO! Vows exchanged in a family only ceremony this morning. Firmino-style no look signing from Matt confirmed. Anfield set for the official unveiling at @LFC v @afcbournemouth.โ
Michael Edwards on the decision to retire Diogo Jotaโs number 20:
As a club, we were all acutely aware of the sentiment of our supporters โ and we felt exactly the same way.
It was vitally important to us to involve Diogoโs wife, Rute, and his family in the decision and to ensure they were the first to know of our intention.
I believe this is the first time in Liverpool Football Clubโs history that such an honour has been bestowed upon an individual. Therefore, we can say this is a unique tribute to a uniquely wonderful person.
By retiring this squad number, we are making it eternal โ and therefore never to be forgotten.
Diogo joined us in 2020, he won us number 20, and he wore โ with honour, distinction and affection โ the number 20.
As far as Liverpool Football Club is concerned, he will be forever our number 20.
Arne Slot is only the second ever Liverpool manager to complete the league double over the reigning English champions in his first season in charge of the club.
The other was Bob Paisley v Leeds in 1974-75. #LFC