Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. CELTIC star Jota was spotted at Anfield to take in Liverpool's Champions League match against Benfica. Celtic will now face Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the final on June 3 with the chance of clinching another domestic treble. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Rangers 0 Celtic 1. "The game has been very harsh on us. Five facts about Portuguese star and Celtic winger Filipe Jota 'A special mention': Jota hails Cameron Carter-Vickers after Celtic As it prepares for life after Jrgen Klopp, Liverpool may be taking note of Xabi Alonso's work at Bayer Leverkusen, but a key hurdle has been overlooked. Looks like Jota will be at Anfield tonight to watch Benfica vs Liverpool! The Good, Bad and Ugly: Liverpool made hard work of it to see off Tottenham at Anfield, with a late Diogo Jota goal eventually earning Jrgen Klopp a 4-3 win. "We miss the next one with Diogo," Jrgen Klopp said post-match. The lyrics are: When you score you make the Celtic sing Jota on the wing, Jota Jota on the wing Every time you're on the ball we know There's gonna be a goal our superstar from Portugal Of course, a more familiar song from the Celtic Park stands rang out when Jota got on the pitch against Hibernian last night. But not long after, he committed a high tackle on Oliver Skipp which could have seen him sent off. When big Ange walked through the doors at Parkhead, the club was in a world of mess and a certain Steven Gerrard was hoping to dominate. Ian MacNicol/Getty Images. Once the smoke had passed, having delayed kick-off for a few minutes, it was down to business and Celtic had to be switched on inside the opening 20 seconds as Nicolas Raskin had a shot deflected just wide for a corner. Updated 7th Sep 2021, 17:15 BST. It was end to end at this stage and a minute later Rangers had their best opportunity, with Tavernier shooting from the edge of the box and seeing his shot hit the inside left-post, with the ball bouncing to Sakala who steered a shot into the side netting with Hart still on the ground. Rangers: McGregor (6), Tavernier (6), Goldson (6), Davies (6), Barisic (6), Lundstram (6), Raskin (6), Cantwell (7), Tillman (5), Kent (4), Morelos (5) It was previously thought that nobody could break up the front three of Mohamed Salah,. It isnt coincidence. Celtic boss Ange will be champing at the bit after vulnerable rivals show their flaws, {{^disable_secondary_title}}{{#secondary_title}}{{secondary_title}}{{/secondary_title}}{{^secondary_title}}{{title.raw}}{{/secondary_title}}{{/disable_secondary_title}}{{#disable_secondary_title}}{{ title.raw }}{{/disable_secondary_title}}, 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. [21] On 1 May, he scored his first goal in the Old Firm derby, a 11 draw against Rangers at Celtic Park. . Small acorns and all that. View our online Press Pack. A first half Jota header was enough to give the Parkhead outfit a 1-0 win and see them through to the Scottish Cup final and edge closer to a domestic treble. He previously said: "Every time I watch Celtic, I consider it (signing for them). 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. This was a baffling situation for a club of such size. This time on the right wing, Maeda pounced on a loose ball as the Rangers team completely fell asleep, nicking in ahead of Borna Barisic. It took three minutes for Liverpool to breach Tottenhams alleged defence and the flashbacks to begin. Next five Liverpool fixtures compared to Man United and Tottenham show Champions League reality. He made 46 appearances for the B team, scoring nine goals, while he was on the fringes of the first team. Goal-scorer Diogo Jota has chipped in with 12 goals and 2 assists in 26 games for the Reds this season [Transfermarkt]. Four things seen in Liverpool vs Leeds as Diogo Jota saves Ibrahima We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. But whatever you want to call him, it is clear that 'the other Jota' could be a player to keep an eye on. Tireless Jota shows his importance to Liverpool - even if his goal Celtic never really promised to add to their lead an Allan McGregor low save from Kyogo Furuhashi and a shot from the Japanese forward that flashed over aside but a defence brilliantly marshalled by Cameron Carter-Vickers also looked perfectly capable of holding firm. 2022. After failling to impress manager Bruno Lage, Jota was used esporadically and found limited first-team minutes, scoring only two goals in the 201920 Taa da Liga against Sporting da Covilh on 3 December and Vitria de Setbal on 21 December. Last night the 23-year-old travelled down to Anfield to watch the second leg of Benfica's Champions League quarter-final against the Reds. You see, Liverpool have a Jota of their own. Major details emerge about Jota's contract with Celtic. "I'm bitterly disappointed. That's according to Portuguese newspaper Record, who claim that. Sign up to receive the best LFC opinion direct to your inbox. It has been a season that promised a lot more than it has given. This is something of a theme. Jrgen Klopp just did something for first time in three years to hint at surprise Liverpool future; Story Saved. 2-min read. [34][35] He also finished joint top scorer in the tournament with 5 goals,[36] and was named in the Team of the Tournament. It had been 372 days and 32 . ", And another said: "I think its fairly obvious he will return to play with his boyhood heroes. Jota drought finally over. The Portuguese winger made the most of a defensive error to head Ange Postecoglou's side ahead in the 42nd minute of a tense Old Firm semi-final at Hampden Park. He scored in extra time as the team beat Italy 53 in the quarter-finals at the Stoice Stadium. Known only by Jota, Joo Pedro Neves Filipe is not a true namesake. Jrgen Klopp is now blessed with a plethora of options up front but the Liverpool boss still has one major dilemma facing him after a mixed campaign from one forward. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "Really proud of the players, they had to earn it as they should in a semi-final. Rangers manager Michael Beale admits mistakes cost them as they Scottish Cup title defence was ended by Celtic. Just when it seemed Liverpool had quelled the threat and regained control, Spurs struck again. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract with the. No one was let off the hook as Neville hit out at chairman Daniel Levy, the club's previous managers and the performances of the players. While he says he's "loving life" at Parkhead, Jota is clearly still maintaining an interest in affairs at his boyhood club. Celtic identify replacement if Jota leaves this summer While his Champions League endeavours are yet to translate to goal involvements, he has four goals and four assists in just six league matches so far this season. as he told ViaPlay (30/04/23 at 3:35 pm). Jota is a former Portugal youth international, representing his country at various levels, including the under-17 team that won the 2016 European Championship, the under-19 team that won the 2018 European Championship and the under-21 team that finished as runners-up at the 2021 European Championship . Liverpool's last-gasp winner ruins incredible Tottenham comeback - ESPN After a brief delay to clear the smoke from a pyrotechnic display by both sets of fans, Rangers started on the front foot with Nicolas Raskin's 20-yard effort deflected wide inside the opening minute. But then, bizarrely, the visitors burst into life and created enough opportunities to have drawn level by half-time with Liverpool easing off. Look closely, Liverpool's thrashing of Leeds was a night that belonged We want our money back, they sang, before a rendition of How shit must you be? Celtic ace Jota spotted at Anfield for Liverpool vs Benfica and Hoops Liverpool scored a stoppage-time winner to beat Tottenham 4-3 in a dramatic match at Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool 'new signing' shows what has been missing as two players leave Jrgen Klopp fuming. In the final group game, he scored a late penalty as they came back to draw 22 with Sweden. Daizen Maeda stole in to snatch possession before crossing for Jota to head home. Celtic fans have an anxious wait to see whether our Jota will sign permanently. Liverpool supporters clearly latched on to this new Celtic song quickly. Massive details emerge about Jota's contract with Celtic Liverpool should consider transfer for 6.75m Diogo Jota 'namesake At 3-0 to Liverpool, he let loose at the visitors. [38][39], In October 2022, he was included in a provisional squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar,[40] but did not make the final cut. Spurs came from behind to almost steal a draw on Merseyside before Diogo Jota netted late on to claim all three points. But, with Beale's side growing more desperate with the clock counting down, Celtic sat deeper and absorbed the pressure to see out the game. Would he have to dispense with a second interim manager of the week at this rate? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. https://t.co/YxVXGYciND, Celtic took YNWA its only fair they give us this song in return https://t.co/cn7ERwT8PN, We might have to steal this for Diogo because that's an incredible chant https://t.co/jzm1glCsxK, This might be the greatest football chant, ever. ', Arteta: This is not over | Lampard: Arsenal still in the title race, Klopp rages at ref Tierney again | PGMOL: Official did nothing wrong, Sprint beef, Ferrari respite & reignited title fight | What we learnt in Baku, Leeds players apologise after video of squad ignoring young fan goes viral, Ten Hag: Criticism of Bruno captaincy 'crazy', FIA reviewing procedures after 'shambolic' Ocon pit-lane incident, Celtic remain on course for a domestic treble, Jota celebrates after giving Celtic the lead, James Tavernier missed a chance to pull Rangers level. For that matter, the Liverpool forward is actually called Diogo Jos Teixeira da Silva Jota is a nickname, simply translating to J. Joe Hart was called into action on the hour to keep Celtic in front as he reacted to keep Sakala's header out of the net. Liverpool star Jota breaks Tottenham hearts as referee costs Spurs After 15 minutes at Anfield Tottenham were reliving a nightmare. Here are the four things Liverpool.com spotted as the game unfolded. I think sometimes people only look at the guys who are on the scoresheet, said Jota. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Before today, the last time Jota scored for Liverpool, it was April. [3][4] He won the 201718 Campeonato Nacional de Juniores and helped the team reach the final of the 201617 UEFA Youth League. Rangers 0-1 Celtic: Jota ends Gers' Scottish Cup hopes and keeps Hoops Such a statement would no longer be entirely accurate: his namesake is now fast forging his own reputation, and has matched Ousmane Dembl in the early stages of the Champions League. CELTIC fans have been loving Scotland skipper Andy Robertson's latest social media post - and reckon it's a subtle bit of celebrating the Hoops' Hampden win over Rangers on Sunday. We made an error, again, in a moment and conceded. Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos, who are both running out of contract, will lead the summer exodus from Ibrox. But Jota is entering the prime age when FSG tend to move for promising attackers. It has happened in a lot of big games. Now, to find more mid-00s one-hit wonders, Read more: Celtic boss Ange will be champing at the bit after vulnerable rivals show their flaws, https://yt3.ggpht.com/ytc/AAUvwng3RIc-bAXurA5yt1Vj63uuVOBD1RQ9n6j_XKhD=s800-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj. Once again, Rangers defence was in a world of mess, this time playing a role in Jotas opening header, just before the half-time break, as Celtic booked their final ticket against Inverness Caley Thistle. The galling thing for Rangers is that a Celtic performance no better than moderate in level was sufficient to beat them. Liverpool were reminded of Diogo Jotas class against Ajax. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. FSG released a statement late last year that they would welcome new investment and supporters hoped that would mean a full sale. Diogo Jota scores dramatic winner for Liverpool to thwart Tottenham Since winning the Scottish Premiership in 2021, Rangers have regressed. The right back-turned-quarterback floated a pinpoint cross to the back post where Curtis Jones, left completely unmarked by Pedro Porro throughout the move, volleyed home his first Liverpool goal since September 2021. Neville says Tottenham now need to appoint a progressive coach who is a "glass half full" character. GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. And now I dont want to go as a 34 or 35-year-old old guy that my uncles start hating on me because I cant move any more! View our online Press Pack. Seconds later Spurs did score, Kane volleying an Ivan Perisic cross through the legs of the Liverpool goalkeeper after the Croatian wing back had been released down the left by a fine Oliver Skipp pass. It was another good performance against Shakhtar Donetsk, where Celtic earned a draw. In the current season Jota scored 14 goals. And in the case of Liverpool and Diogo Jota, that's a good thing right now. One fan said: "You know it, Filipe bossed it today. CELTIC star Jota was spotted at Anfield to take in Liverpool's Champions League match against Benfica. Spurs latest interim manager, Ryan Mason, was at least spared the torment and scrutiny that befell Cristian Stellini after the6-1 rout at Newcastle, although it looked ominous when Jrgen Klopps team raced into a three-goal advantage after 15 minutes. [8] On his debut on 22 November he came on as a 77th-minute substiutute for scar Plano and scored the final goal of a 31 win at Granada, but he added no more goals in 17 games for the rest of the season, which saw the team relegated. Maeda then sent the perfect ball to the back post for the unmarked Jota, who had evaded James Tavernier and he headed home from inside the six-yard box. Rangers were boosted by the return of defender Connor Goldson and winger Ryan Kent was back after injury, while Reo Hatate and Jota were included in Celtic's starting XI. Lisbon-born Jota arrived at Celtic Park on the final day of the transfer window in 2021, joining the Bhoys on a season-long loan deal with Celtic having an option to buy. [14][15][16] On 25 November, Jota scored in a 32 away defeat at Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the UEFA Europa League. Ex-Spurs player fuming with ref after LFC's Jota avoids red card A second 'transition' of sorts has been triggered. In all likelihood, if Jota is to find his way to Liverpool, it will be via an intermediate club. Michael Beale has used a softly, softly public approach towards the players he inherited when appointed as manager in late November. As reported by Record, Jota will sign for four seasons with Celtic. The Spurs' substitute played a woeful back-pass straight to Diogo Jota seconds after Richarlison's equaliser and the Liverpool striker shattered the visitors with a clinical finish past Fraser . Celtic fans have an anxious wait to see whether our Jota will sign permanently. They found a way to overcome the challenge again. Klopp right-hand man explains why 'pure Liverpool - TEAMtalk On 18 October 2018, he made his debut for the first team in a 30 away win over Sertanense in the third round of the Taa de Portugal. Liverpool supporters jealous of fantastic new song for Celtic star Jota Well find out, but judging from Twitter, the agenda seems absolutely clear. Daz marked his first start since injuring a knee at Arsenal on October 9th with an emphatic volley past Fraser Forster at the near post while leaping to connect. "You want opportunities in their end, you want possession of the ball, you want to be able to take the game to them - all of that happened.
