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‘Pressing monster Jota signed as cover for Mane’ – Carragher sees important qualities in Liverpool’s £41m forward

Diogo Jota is a “pressing monster” for Liverpool and has been signed as cover for Sadio Mane, says Jamie Carragher.

The Portuguese forward has been snapped up by the Reds in a £41 million ($53m) deal with Wolves.

His qualities were expected to slot seamlessly into the fold at Anfield, with the 23-year-old another hard-working option that blends graft and guile.

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Jota has shown as much through his early appearances for the Premier League champions, with his goal account opened off the bench in a 3-1 victory over Arsenal.