Topic: Diogo Jota (Diogo José Teixeira da Silva)

[the_red_pill]

You are joking the Portugal fans despise Jota, constantly slagging him off and blame him for Portugal failing to qualify. They are full of Ronaldo fanboys.

Prolly because he's one of these kids today who don't pass to Ronaldo when in front of goal, but instead has the temerity to take their chances. Ronaldo has a knack for causing division. And when he's visibly frustrated, his hordes are quick to jump to his defense.

[Ravishing Rick Dude]

It is pretty mad how good he is in the air.

Yep. Proof that you don't have to be a giant in order to be boss in the air. I remember Cannavaro being relatively small but winning everything in the air.

[jillcwhomever]

Prolly because he's one of these kids today who don't pass to Ronaldo when in front of goal, but instead has the temerity to take their chances. Ronaldo has a knack for causing division. And when he's visibly frustrated, his hordes are quick to jump to his defense.

That's exactly it.

[On Axis]

That through ball header that led to Mo's goal was incredible. He's a joy to watch.

[Asam]

Yep. Proof that you don't have to be a giant in order to be boss in the air. I remember Cannavaro being relatively small but winning everything in the air.

I don’t think necessarily he’s that good in the air, it’s his intelligence in finding space with his movement and his timing to be in the right place at the right time

[Ghost Town]

I don’t think necessarily he’s that good in the air, it’s his intelligence in finding space with his movement and his timing to be in the right place at the right time

Same as Sadio. Both use heading as a big part of their game despite not being the tallest. Intelligence, positioning and movement...

[TepidT2O]

That through ball header that led to Mo's goal was incredible. He's a joy to watch.

Reminded me of a Robbie Fowler flicked header that… he was a master at them.

[SamLad]

change his name.

Dio-Goal!

[jepovic]

Reminded me of a Robbie Fowler flicked header that… he was a master at them.

That's not the only thing with Jota that reminds of Fowler.

[rob1966]

He's a bit good isn't he

[Ravishing Rick Dude]

I don’t think necessarily he’s that good in the air, it’s his intelligence in finding space with his movement and his timing to be in the right place at the right time

That's just different way of saying he's good in the air

[Funky_Gibbons]

That's just different way of saying he's good in the air

[Cafe De Paris]

Brilliant goal and what a headed pass. Unreal.

[JackWard33]

On the quiet he’s been sensational this season
Currently at 0.93 per 90 xG + xA … suspect this might be league leading

[Red Beret]

Not really!

People were broadly happy with him signing weren’t they? A little under the radar because he wasn’t a name that had been mentioned a lot.

Maybe I'm confusing him with another £40m ish player. It's hard to keep track of who is taking flak these days.

[jillcwhomever]

On the quiet he’s been sensational this season
Currently at 0.93 per 90 xG + xA … suspect this might be league leading

I will have to show that stat on social media to all those Portuguese fans who are convinced he is the cause of all Portugal's woes. 

[JasonF]

On the quiet he’s been sensational this season
Currently at 0.93 per 90 xG + xA … suspect this might be league leading

I wouldn't be surprised if we have the top 3 scorers in the league in a couple of weeks. He's currently 2 behind Vardy.

[killer-heels]

I will have to show that stat on social media to all those Portuguese fans who are convinced he is the cause of all Portugal's woes. 

They can fuck off. Nobody gives a shit about them.

[JackWard33]

I wouldn't be surprised if we have the top 3 scorers in the league in a couple of weeks. He's currently 2 behind Vardy.

Pretty amazing
They’re all basically “world class” and all 40 million or so … incredible

[Cu Chulainn]

Yep. Proof that you don't have to be a giant in order to be boss in the air. I remember Cannavaro being relatively small but winning everything in the air.

Diogo reminds me of Javier Hernandez in the air: great positioning, timing, and spring in his boots despite his height.

[Dim Glas]

Maybe I'm confusing him with another £40m ish player. It's hard to keep track of who is taking flak these days.

I think there was an element of surprise by people at the fee, which was amplified as the thought was the reason Werner wasn’t signed was because the club couldn’t afford the fee during a pandemic. But when it became public knowledge how the Jota fee was structured - i.e. just 5 mill paid up front, there was realisation that it made perfect sense.

[newterp]

I think there was an element of surprise by people at the fee, which was amplified as the thought was the reason Werner wasn’t signed was because the club couldn’t afford the fee during a pandemic. But when it became public knowledge how the Jota fee was structured - i.e. just 5 mill paid up front, there was realisation that it made perfect sense.

And a stick to beat the club with.

[King Kenny 7]

Just hoping he is ok and raring to go.

[kj999]

That's not the only thing with Jota that reminds of Fowler.

Was gonna say this. If you squint when watching Jota, it could be Fowler. Just reminds me so much of RObbie's movement, Fowler-esque finishes, good in the air for a smaller guy... so many similarities.

[Armand9]

loved the way he took his goal, quality

[Carra-ton]

Absolutely in love with that finish from Jota.
I think in about 3 years Jota will be an extraordinary player if he sticks around with Klopp. Right now, he seems to fade in and out of games and comes alive in the box at times, but when playing on the left can really progress the ball well.

[Jookie]

Beyond Origi, Jota seems the most No.9 like out of our front 3 options. I know we don't play the No.9 the same way as others and that Jota isn't a traditional No.9 in terms of physicality but I think the more I watch him the more he's a No.9 than a wide forward.

[kavah]

His brilliant two-footedness allows him to walk it in while their players are throwing themselves all over the place expecting the shot

[RayPhilAlan]

On the quiet he’s been sensational this season
Currently at 0.93 per 90 xG + xA … suspect this might be league leading

Just out of interest, what's Mo?

[farawayred]

Just out of interest, what's Mo?

Molybdenum

[Funky_Gibbons]

Just out of interest, what's Mo?

1.03

[Carra-ton]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAmdu3Ubr2c

Just superb, the finish from all angles. Loved Van Dijk's reactions, he just knew Jota was going to bury it.

[MD1990]

been brillant since that Man City home game
He has it all.
An as the Salah goal showed his link up play is improving

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Cheat code celebration 

[JasonF]

I wouldn't be surprised if we have the top 3 scorers in the league in a couple of weeks. He's currently 2 behind Vardy.

So I think this has happened now.

[Ghost Town]

Unreal numbers, unbelievable positioning, unstoppable instinctive goal-scoring. Hope he gets his hatter

[JackWard33]

Currently the best 9 in the league

[jillcwhomever]

He had a great game today, unlucky to be subbed I thought.

[Koplass]

So, so good. Needs a decent song.

[DelTrotter]

Incredible player, there will be rotation and the occasional game from the left but it's defo his spot now.