Diogo Jota, a "super smart player" for Liverpool who has always been a "intense threat," is back to his best, and Jurgen Klopp is thrilled about it.
Jota's goal drought, during which he lasted 12 months without scoring, received a lot of attention a few weeks ago.
The 26-year-old, who did, however, experience major physical setbacks during that period, has demonstrated his potential when healthy by scoring four goals in his past two games.
Klopp never had any doubt that Jota would come good again, with the hard-working forward an integral part of his plans.
Jota will face West Ham in the Premier League on Wednesday, Klopp informed reporters: “He got back to speed. He's an exceptional player. Since he joined us he did exceptional stuff. Super smart player.”
“Diogo is a super smart player and can play in different positions. He's not the tallest but is an extreme threat in the air and good with both feet and has the speed. He had a really bad injury this season and a bad injury before that. That kept him back - nothing else. His only problem is the injury this season and he would be on more than four goals. It was really cool that he could score these goals for us.”
David Moyes and Jurgen Klopp will square off once more in the middle of the week. The German tactician is relieved that the former Everton manager has avoided being fired from West Ham since he would have been moved up the unlucky list if the Scot had lost his job in east London.
Klopp added: “If West Ham had sacked David Moyes, I would be the oldest manager in the Premier League. Since then I have had my fingers crossed, David has to stay! He is a top colleague. They have a good team and have shown quality again. Difficult game for us.”
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