Topic: Diogo Jota (Diogo José Teixeira da Silva)

[Peabee]

Now I love Origi, but just compare how involved Jota was tonight after coming on against how involved Origi is when he is brought on in similar circumstances. All that involved was a will to run and good positioning.

Nothing against Divock, his style is just not quite right for what we have become.

The fact we can bring on Jota and Minamino as subs will cause the opposition nightmares.

[JC the Messiah]

In his post-match interview he mentioned that his role was to come on and help keep the press going. He seemed to relish that, and did well. A terrier with the ball at his feet, and the threat to shoot with either.

That'll do pig, that'll do.

[killer-heels]

In his post-match interview he mentioned that his role was to come on and help keep the press going. He seemed to relish that, and did well. A terrier with the ball at his feet, and the threat to shoot with either.

That'll do pig, that'll do.

Jota is real quality. There is a guy where I work who is a Wolves fan and whilst I have seen enough of him to know what sort of player he is, that fan said to me Jota has bags of ability, presses like mad and can be a nasty, aggressive little shit at times.

Music to our ears that.

[Kopenhagen]

Perfect player for us. Lovely finish. Could have had three if things went his way.

[B0151?]

He will help us win trophies. Great addition.

[kloppagetime]

I got Luis Suarez vibes from his performance tonight.

[Cozzymoto]

Could have got a hattrick for us. Well played today.

No pressure as we can ease him in with our front 3, but he will be competing with the lads.

[Black Bull Nova]

We have 3 impact subs now, Jota being the perfect example of a player who frightens tired defenders

[kavah]

In his post-match interview he mentioned that his role was to come on and help keep the press going. He seemed to relish that, and did well. A terrier with the ball at his feet, and the threat to shoot with either.

That'll do pig, that'll do.

Imagine the defender taking a breath of relief seeing Mané going off and then seeing this lad sprinting onto the pitch 

[careful on these streets, I've heard stories]

Fits our attack like a glove. Him and Minamino will provide decent support and maybe competition for the front 3.

[All-Is-Bright]

Impressive premier league debut tonight. Fitted in seemlessly, pressed well, showed good strength on the ball to shrug off Arsenal players a couple times and managed to find good space in attack.

Would love to see him get a full run out on Thursday with Taki and/or Divock in the middle and Harvey playing RW. Those three/four would run riot against a second string Arsenal.

[Ratboy3G]

Yesssssssss Diogo lad

[wemmick]

Really impressive. We’ll have some player on our hands once those early, new-team jitters are gone. His positioning is top notch.

[Red Cactii]

Like all good forwards he always he seems to get into scoring positions and will bang in heaps of goals for us. Pity his goal was in front of an empty kop but it was a terrific finish to ice the game.

[MBL?]

Looked really good. The best thing about it was that it seemed like for like. Normally we put someone on and it changes the dynamic. Same goes for taki.

[na fir dearg]

So impressive, swung the balance of the game to us when he came on, wow

[duvva 💅]

Like all good forwards he always he seems to get into scoring positions and will bang in heaps of goals for us. Pity his goal was in front of an empty kop but it was a terrific finish to ice the game.

Felt similarly. Wished he’d been able to score a debut goal in front of a full Anfield, I’m sure he’s happy anyway but to be able celebrate that with the crowd would have been special.

[Rosario]

In his post-match interview he mentioned that his role was to come on and help keep the press going. He seemed to relish that, and did well. A terrier with the ball at his feet, and the threat to shoot with either.

That'll do pig, that'll do.

Considering how we defend with a high line that requires pressure up the field to stop balls coming in over the top he really is the perfect player to come on at the end and keep our press going for that last 20 minutes when others are becoming fatigued.

[Ghost Town]

Took up some good positions as well. Think he'll be in the right place at the right time to score on many occasions

[cipher]

I loved the way he got himself into space and dangerous positions so often in that brief spell.   Looks like he'll be another good one and I can't wait to watch his progression under Klopp and our staff.

[Suareznumber7]

Looks like he’s pretty fucking good and will fit us seamlessly.

[Redcap]

In his post-match interview he mentioned that his role was to come on and help keep the press going. He seemed to relish that, and did well. A terrier with the ball at his feet, and the threat to shoot with either.

That'll do pig, that'll do.

This was actually massive for us today.

Before he and Milner came on, it looked a little bit in the balance. We had dropped off a bit with our pressing and Arsenal had advanced a little further, where Ceballos was able to play that through ball to Lacazette. When we brought on Jota it made a huge impact. Instantly the pressing lifted and we had them pinned in their defensive third again. Never mind even the goals - if he can just help us keep up the press in the latter parts of a game, it's going to help us lock down a lot more points this season.

[MNAA]

Love the fact that this was a signing form the left field. Nobody has any inkling and within two days he is ours. In actual fact, he is the prototype striker for Klopp. Press, speed and score goals.

We’re world class at recruitment now. We know who fits us best and we go out and get them. Not a sexy name like Werner or Havertz but now on hindsight almost a perfect signing for us. Good age, peak years ahead, not expected to usurp our front 3 immediately but good and versatile enough to contribute now, premier league proven and of course FIFA champion. What’s not to like.

Brilliant addition and brilliant piece of business

[liverbloke]

Love the fact that this was a signing form the left field. Nobody has any inkling and within two days he is ours. In actual fact, he is the prototype striker for Klopp. Press, speed and score goals.

We’re world class at recruitment now. We know who fits us best and we go out and get them. Not a sexy name like Werner or Havertz but now on hindsight almost a perfect signing for us. Good age, peak years ahead, not expected to usurp our front 3 immediately but good and versatile enough to contribute now, premier league proven and of course FIFA champion. What’s not to like.

Brilliant addition and brilliant piece of business

...and a goal - what's more to say 

[West Cork Red]

Will start Thursday night, no doubt

[demain]

A lively start from him, but I thought that the ball deflected off his arm for the goal. I'd have been fuming if Arsenal had equalized in similar circumstances.

[naYoRHa2b]

He just appears to be more involved. That's the one criticism i've always had of Divock is that he is never 100 percent involved when called upon. Of course he has had his big game moments and i'll be forever thankful of those but he isn't always in the game like some players are. Unfortunately for Divock, Jota will play more than him I expect.

[Red Beret]

Would love to see him get a full run out on Thursday with Taki and/or Divock in the middle and Harvey playing RW. Those three/four would run riot against a second string Arsenal.

I'm relishing the prospect of what team we could put out on Thursday. We have so many strong players that we could tear Arsenal's fringe players several new ones.

Reckon Jota's energy could win us a fair few penalties in the last 10 minutes of games. Opposition fans will be tearing their hair out.

[mikeb58]

Love the fact that this was a signing form the left field. Nobody has any inkling and within two days he is ours. In actual fact, he is the prototype striker for Klopp. Press, speed and score goals.

We’re world class at recruitment now. We know who fits us best and we go out and get them. Not a sexy name like Werner or Havertz but now on hindsight almost a perfect signing for us. Good age, peak years ahead, not expected to usurp our front 3 immediately but good and versatile enough to contribute now, premier league proven and of course FIFA champion. What’s not to like.

Brilliant addition and brilliant piece of business

Exactly...and its probably a case of 'fuck the big pay increase I'm living the dream!

[him_15]

Very satisfied to have Mane off but we still have a lots of threat on the left.

[IanZG]

I even don't think his first miss was all that bad, it was a decent position, but Leno was very quick off his line to close down the shot and the pass to Firmino wasn't open. He seems such a likeable player, very happy that we got him

[jacobs chains]

Pretty impressive for a 15 minute cameo. Skill and aggression and he already seems to know what he is supposed to be doing. I can see him getting a fair few goals this season coming on in the last 20 mins and terrorising a tiring defence.

[Qston]

Loved his 15 minutes last night. Could, arguably should, have scored a hat trick. Well done lad

[dutchkop]

Pretty impressive for a 15 minute cameo. Skill and aggression and he already seems to know what he is supposed to be doing. I can see him getting a fair few goals this season coming on in the last 20 mins and terrorising a tiring defence.

Interesting - I agree on the 15 min cameo and well taken goal - he was involved in 3 goal scoring opportunities, missed one, Mo gets in the way of 2nd and 3rd he takes and scores. All positive. Yes he can play impact role off bench - but was signed to offer more. 

Although I can see him starting matches quite soon as Klopp starts to rotate.
Probably will get a start on Thursday in League cup match - I will love a front 3 of Jota, MInamino and Origi

and would love to see Jota playing with 2 of Mane, Mo and Bobby.

good signing so far - early days - welcome to Anfield Diogo Jota!

[gjr1]

Squad just keeps getting better

With this season having a lot more games crammed into a much shorter space, we have recruited nicely in the last 2 windows

[The G in Gerrard]

Delighted he scored yesterday.

[markedasred]

Delighted he scored yesterday.

Would have been a brace if it wasn't for the excellent defensive work of Mo Salah.

[El Lobo]

Would have been a brace if it wasn't for the excellent defensive work of Mo Salah.

Indeed, or because of the excellent attacking work of Mo Salah

[BarryCrocker]

Would have been a brace if it wasn't for the excellent defensive work of Mo Salah.

Hat-trick if he had of put away Salah's magic pass.

Fantastic overall contribution when he came on.

[LallanaInPyjamas]

He's just a real livewire - got a feeling his goal per minute ratio is going to be very impressive