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‘Jota’s impact at Liverpool is similar to Salah’s’ – Klopp facing welcome headache, says Aldridge

Diogo Jota is making a Mohamed Salah-esque impact at Liverpool, says John Aldridge, with the Portuguese’s form meaning questions can be asked of what happens when the Egyptian superstar is ready for a recall.

The Reds have seen the most prolific presence in their squad ruled out on the back of a positive Covid-19 test.

Salah contracted coronavirus during the November international break, meaning that he could play no part in a Premier League clash with Leicester.

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Jota stepped up again during that contest, registering his eighth goal for the Reds in just 12 appearances, while Roberto Firmino was also back on target during a testing time for the Brazilian.