Diogo Jota is trying to squeeze every second of his understudy role during the Liverpool attack.
Jota scored both goals in the 2-0 win over Leicester, despite Egypt striker Mohamed Salah being unavailable after a month away at Africa Cup of Nations.
Jota stated that “we have more options now” and that it was good for the team. He had tallied 17 games for the season. “We have many games, and each person will be important at one point.”
Salah was on the field for the last 30 minutes of the second half, scoring the second goal. This win keeps Liverpool second with nine points. Liverpool continues to chase titles in the Champions League and FA Cup.
Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool manager, said that Jota was “really helpful for us.” He was not a bargain. We did not receive him free of charge. It was evident that he had the potential, based on the hard work he does.
“If you believe in yourself, there is always room for improvement.” We thought he would be a great player.
Since joining the league in 2020, the Portugal international has scored in 18 games. This was around $50 million from Wolverhampton.
After Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel had parried Virgil Van Dijk’s header, the first against Leicester was in the 24th. Jota’s second goal in the 87th minute was a clever shot under Schmeichel.
Klopp stated, “The second goal was a brilliant goal. I love the counter-press.” The first goal is when you’re in a goal-scoring moment. This is exactly what Diogo is experiencing right now.
With 15 games remaining, Liverpool faces a difficult task of catching City.
Klopp stated, “I don’t think they smell us already.” It was not the greatest game we have ever played, but it was enough to win. We had clearer, greater chances. We were the deserved winners, and that’s all you can ask for.
ARSENAL FINALLY WINS
Arsenal won again after 46 days.
Gabriel scored a goal in 25th for Wolverhampton to secure a 1-0 win. However, the Gunners were unable to score a victory with just 10 men following another unnecessary sending off. Arsenal’s fourth dismissal in six games, Gabriel Martinelli was sent to the stands for two yellow cards.
The second came 21 minutes after Marintelli had pushed Daniel Podence, who attempted to stop a quick throw in. But referee Michael Oliver took advantage. Martinelli chased down the ball, but was unable to stop Daniel Podence from stopping a quick throw-in. Referee Michael Oliver took advantage and gave Martinelli two yellow cards.
Manager Mikel Arteta of Arsenal stated, “I need explanations about VAR” and what happened this evening. They are conversations that will happen very soon.
Everyone says that it is the most disciplined team they have ever seen, but we still get red cards. Martinelli’s red is something I have never seen. It’s something I haven’t seen in 18 years of living here.
However, Wolves couldn’t take advantage and lost ground to Arsenal who climbed to fifth to increase its chances of reaching the top four and returning to the Champions League.
Wolves failed in Martinelli’s corner to score the goal. Ben White then headed back towards Alexandre Lacazette. However, he collided with Jose Sa, but was able to deflect Gabriel’s ball towards Gabriel. Gabriel scored his third goal of this campaign from five yards.
Lacazette stated, “It means so much because we wanted to win this match.” We know that set pieces are crucial and we were happy to score today. I wanted to be the first to touch the ball, and I think I was. Although it was difficult in this game, that’s football. Everyone at the back did a great job.
