Martin Keown talks about Liverpool and Portugal striker Diogo jota.
Arsenal legend Jota could make up for the loss of Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah, it has been suggested. What did Martin Keown say about Liverpool striker Diogo Jota? Let’s take a look. Liverpool will now have to live without Mohamed Salah for some time. The former Chelsea player will represent Egypt for his country at the Africa Cup of Nations. Salah will not play for Liverpool against Arsenal, Bournemouth and Fulham.
The forward could miss more matches depending on how far Egypt progress in the Africa Cup of Nations. Liverpool will face Arsenal in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday. Ahead of the game, Gunners legend Martin Keown told Diogo that Jota could make up for the loss of Salah, insisting the 27-year-old is the real deal. Keown wrote in The Daily Mail:
“Liverpool are chasing four trophies. They are leading the Premier League, reaching the last 16 of the Europa League and the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, and will be hoping to beat Arsenal in the FA Cup tomorrow. But the big question is: can they win without Mohamed Salah?
“The Premier League’s top scorer with 14 goals and eight assists added two more goals and an assist at the Africa Cup of Nations after Monday’s 4-2 win over Newcastle.” “He left Liverpool at the top, now you have to make sure the new kids on the block stay there.
Diogo Jota does well when fit, while Darwin Nunez, Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz play well along with Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane, who he is expected to replace (Sadio Mane).”It’s a big opportunity for them to show that they can’t miss Salah. “A goal against Arsenal would be a good way to calm the fans’ fears.
“I think Diogo Jota needs to step up his performances at Liverpool. I don’t think he’s good enough to play every week. Yes, I know there are concerns about Jota’s injury. But if all is fit and possible, the former Wolverhampton Wanderers man, who suffered a controversial decision against Newcastle United, is not guaranteed a place in the starting line-up.
The 27-year-old has made eight starts and six substitute appearances in the Premier League for Liverpool this season. In this meeting, the striker scored 5 goals and provided 1 assist.
