When it comes to Liverpool, and let’s be honest the Premier League, over the last few years one man has set the benchmark – Mohamed Salah.
No one has made as much of an impact as the Egyptian has on English football over the last few years. Salah has simply been sensational, and has well and truly cemented his place as one of the best players to have played in the league of all time.
This season has been no exception for Salah. Once again, he is out breaking records, including reaching his 150th Premier League goal, and dominating the league with some sensational performances.
That is why Liverpool were so gutted to see him depart on international duty with Egypt this month. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. Because it seems like the Reds may actually have a player who has been even more prolific than Salah this season.
Diogo Jota – more prolific than Mohamed Salah
Diogo Jota has returned in brilliant form since recovering from his injury. He hasn’t even started a game yet, but he already has three goal contributions in three cameos.
We have already written about how he is averaging more non-penalty goal contributions than Haaland this season. But now football data editor, Michael Reid, who works for Opta, has revealed Jota averages the best goal per minute ratio out of any Premier League player this season. Meaning he is currently the best and most prolific striker in England playing at an elite level.
Jota averages a goal or assist every 90 minutes for Liverpool in all competitions – better than Haaland and Mohamed Salah as well.
Recently, former Liverpool midfielder, Danny Murphy has described him as ‘frightening’ and based on those numbers it’s easy to see why – Jota has been incredible of late for Liverpool. And he will now be vital to minimise Salah’s absence for the rest of the month at Anfield.
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