- Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders praised Diogo Lotta for his performance for the Portugal international in Manchester United’s 4-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth on Sunday 21 January. Jurgen Klopp’s side have not left out star striker Mohamed Salah, who was part of Egypt’s national team at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). While he was away, Liverpool won three league games. The Merseyside giants recently defeated Bournemouth in the Premier League, with Jota and Darwin Nunes scoring a brace each. Leanders praised the duo (via Liverpool World):”I don’t judge them based on those goals. But yes. This is important. By the way, so did Darwin. This is the sign of a good team and a sign of their character, passion and ambition. “All our players.”He added: “Jota is a player who can do amazing things when he is angry, when he wants to compete with the world and when he wants to make decisions.” Jota has scored 11 goals and 4 assists in 22 games this season. He made a strong comeback after missing eight games in November and December with a hamstring injury. ‘Always in the game’ – Curtis Jones has been given a new nickname after the impressive form of Liverpool team-mate Diogo Jota.Barcelona superstar Frenkie de Jong criticizes Xavi in dressing room: ReportWith Salah injured for almost a month, Jota will need to continue his consistent performances. He is expected to start in the Reds’ semi-final against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Wednesday, January 24. The Reds had previously won the first leg 2-1 at Anfield.
