Arne Slot must avoid pinning any hopes on Diogo Jota if he is to bring the Premier League title home to Liverpool, as the Portuguese international’s fitness woes may inevitably prove to be costly in the long run.
The Dutch tactician recently confirmed that Jota would not be making the starting 11 for his side’s trip down south to face Southampton in the EFL Cup, amid a lack of full fitness after his previous appearance against Fulham last weekend.
Although he equalised in the 86th minute, effectively saving a point for a 10-man Liverpool, injury concerns have often marred his consistency in the past, and it does not look as though the situation has changed in that regard. With that in mind, Slot needs to steer clear of any reliance on the 28-year-old ahead of what could be an intense title race.
Jota Unfit to Start Against Southampton
Slot must not rely on the forward if he is to bring the league title to Merseyside this term
Speaking ahead of the clash with the Saints, Slot provided the latest update on Jota’s fitness:
Arne Slot Can’t Rely on £140k p/w Liverpool Ace After Latest Update Emerges
