Liverpool’s central defender, Virgil van Dijk, expressed his admiration for fellow Anfield teammate Diogo Jota. Thus, highlighting Jota’s exceptional header skills in a recent interview on Sky Sports.
The former Celtic central defender shared his thoughts when prompted to assemble his ideal Premier League player. Thus, selecting attributes from three distinct footballers: legs, body, and head.
Van Dijk chose Diogo Jota for the “head” category. Thus, emphasizing Jota’s exceptional heading ability. It’s worth noting that Jota has amassed 147 Premier League appearances over the course of his career.
The Portuguese international forward has an impressive record of 48 goals and 14 assists in his 147 Premier League appearances. Notably, the former Wolverhampton Wanderers standout has netted eight goals with headers in the Premier League.
How significant is Diogo Jota for Liverpool?
In our assessment, Diogo Jota holds significant importance for Liverpool and plays a crucial role within the team. However, Jota has encountered injury challenges in recent times, making it a demanding task for him to consistently feature for the Reds week after week.
Indeed, Liverpool’s manager, Jurgen Klopp, has a plethora of attacking options at his disposal. Nevertheless, Jota should have confidence in his ability to secure a place in the team and maintain it. After all, the 26-year-old Portuguese star, with a weekly wage of £140,000 according to Spotrac, is a highly talented player.
In the current Premier League season, Jota has been featured in Tottenham’s lineup twice as a starter and twice as a substitute, resulting in one goal. During the previous season, the 26-year-old forward made 12 starts and also came on as a substitute 10 times in the Premier League for Spurs. In those matches, he managed to score seven goals and provide four assists.
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