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title: "Diogo Jota wins Champions League Player of the Week award"
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published: "2020-11-06T18:00:49Z"
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# Diogo Jota wins Champions League Player of the Week award

[Diogo Jota](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2020/11/05/diogo-jota-expected-to-be-fit-liverpool-man-city/) has [won](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/415104-diogo-jota-named-champions-league-player-of-the-week) the Champions League Player of the Week award, following a stunning performance for Liverpool against Atalanta.

The Reds won 5-0 away to the Serie A side on Tuesday night, in what was considered a tough fixture beforehand. There was no denying who the star of the show was in Italy, as Jota scored a hat-trick, ensuring his reputation keeps growing.

Indeed, former Reds striker Michael Owen hailed the Portugal winger’s performance as a “[masterclass](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8911357/Rio-Ferdinand-Michael-Owen-heap-praise-Diogo-Jota-Atalanta-hat-trick.html)” on punditry duty for BT Sport. He has also been dubbed a “[pressing monster](https://www.joe.co.uk/sport/liverpool-diogo-jota-training-250622)” by Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders for his tireless work rate.

Jota started in place of Roberto Firmino and took his chance in style, meaning he now has [seven goals in just 10 appearances](https://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/1373) for Liverpool. His efforts have been rewarded, with the 23-year-old beating[Alassane Plea, Erling Haaland and Youssef En-Nesyri](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/415104-diogo-jota-named-champions-league-player-of-the-week) to the Player of the Week prize.

### Read Liverpool Verdict

Jota has arguably done enough to start against Manchester City this weekend – if Liverpool were playing any other team, I think he would be guaranteed his place in the side.

Firmino has played against City [14 times](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/roberto-firmino/bilanzdetails/spieler/131789/gegner/281), though, and his defensive work and selflessness could see him get the nod. Although that decision may baffle some if it happens, it’s worth remembering the Brazilian has scored [three times at the Etihad Stadium](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/roberto-firmino/bilanzdetails/spieler/131789/gegner/281) in the past.

Jota could be a perfect man to bring on in the second half, using his pace and end product to great effect when legs are starting to tire.