Sadio Mane lauds £90k-a-week Liverpool talent who was a ‘great’ signing

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Liverpool forward, Sadio Mane, has been singing the praises of his fellow Liverpool attacker, Diogo Jota, with the Senegalese star claiming Jota has been a great addition for the Reds.

Jota moved to Liverpool after impressing for Wolves over a number of seasons. Jurgen Klopp took a punt on the Portuguese star, spending around £41m on the impressive Jota.

Since his arrival, Jota has done a good job of both challenging and dislodging Roberto Firmino in the Liverpool front three. And Mane, speaking to CBS Sports, believes Jota has been a huge hit for the club.

“We have known each other for a couple of years now and we also know what each player is capable of and enjoy it to the fullest. After Diogo joined us, he adapted our play as if he would have never been anywhere else. (His arrival was a) great win for the team,” Mane told CBS.

Jota impressed last season. He scored nine Premier League goals in just 19 games. This season has followed a similar trend, with the Reds star already bagging four in nine.

TBR’s View: Jota crucial to this Liverpool team

Jota was already crucial anyway but now with Roberto Firmino out injured, he will be even more important.

The feisty forward has scored goals, provided assists, and been a real menace for the Reds. When he signed, Liverpool needed another option in the attack and he’s been excellent ever since.

With Firmino now out, Jota is going to be even more important. And given how he’s done so far, it’s little wonder Mane is praising him.