Diogo Jota is in great form for Liverpool.

Mohamed Salah is Liverpool's major profile and the one who receives the most attention in the press, but in his absence, a Portuguese player has stepped up, and in yesterday's match against Bournemouth, Diogo Jota showcased his qualities by delivering a strong performance with 2 goals and 1 assist. Jota has struggled with injuries this season, but he has been decisive since his return, and after yesterday's match, experts mentioned him as one of the best finishers in the club's history.

Diogo Jota Premier League stats 2023/24: 
◉ 15 games 
◉ 7 goals 
◉ 2 assists 
◉ 109 minutes per goal
◉ 84 minutes per goal involvement 
◉ 26 shots
◉ 15 chances created 

There is intense competition for the offensive positions at Liverpool, where Diogo Jota competes with Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo for the striker role. Nunez also scored 2 goals in yesterday's match, where he, in the absence of Salah, was positioned as the left winger while Diaz played on the right. Therefore, it becomes a luxury problem for Klopp when Salah returns, and the starting lineup needs to be determined.

Jota has played 1170 minutes of football across 22 matches in all competitions this season, scoring 11 goals and providing 4 assists. This means that, on average, he scores a goal every 107 minutes in this season – a quite impressive stat for an offensive player.

Jota has accumulated 52 goals and 21 assists in 135 matches for Liverpool. Despite these statistics, he may not receive as much recognition from the outside world as he deserves. His playing style might not be as conspicuous to the casual football viewer, but when given the chance in front of goal, he consistently delivers by scoring.

If he can stay injury-free, he will become a crucial player in the pursuit of the English championship.