Slot starts to lose patience with Diogo Jota amid shock Liverpool transfer news
Arne Slot is starting to become frustrated with Diogo Jota at Liverpool.
The Portugal international is arguably the best number nine at the Merseyside outfit, but his injury issues have made him unreliable.
In the 4-0 win over Tottenham at Anfield in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, the 28-year-old came on as a substitute.
The forward had not featured in the Reds’ previous three Premier League matches before the Spurs win, highlighting his inconsistency.
Liverpool to sanction Diogo Jota sale for right price
Jota’s sale could be sanctioned by the Reds for the right price in the summer, according to Anfield Watch.
The news outlet reports (8 February) that Arsenal were interested in the 28-year-old last year, and while there would be reluctance to sell to a direct rival, he would be available for an appropriate sum.
Foreign outfits are also keeping an eye on the Portuguese forward’s situation at Anfield.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for the former Wolves man, with the future of Mohammed Salah also up in the air amid his expiring Liverpool contract.
Diogo Jota to leave next summer?
Michael Edwards and the rest of the management team at Anfield will have big decisions to make in the coming months.
The contracts of Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold need to be sorted out before they become a headache.
It remains to be seen what the trio’s future holds, but other stars should also be wary, as the Reds could axe them.
Jota and other attackers need to step up before the hierarchy decide to cut their losses and revamp the squad.
Fans have been clamouring for Roberto Firmino’s return after he was left out of Al Ahli’s Saudi Pro League squad [Fabrizio Romano].
Despite certain players struggling, the Merseyside outfit are still one of the favourites to win multiple titles this season.
Slot exceeded expectations in his first season at Anfield, but there are clear signs that the likes of Jota will need to re-evaluate their future soon.