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title: "Pundit labels Diogo Jota as Jurgen Klopp’s ‘best buy’ at Liverpool"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2022-02-11T06:10:00Z"
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# Pundit labels Diogo Jota as Jurgen Klopp’s ‘best buy’ at Liverpool

Former England star Glenn Hoddle has labelled [Diogo Jota](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2022/02/06/pundit-praises-outstanding-liverpool-striker-diogo-jota/) as Jurgen Klopp’s ‘best buy’ as [Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2022/02/10/pundit-claims-liverpool-move-for-jude-bellingham-may-happen/) manager.

The 25-year-old was the lead attraction once again as the Reds overcame Leicester City [2-0](https://www.skysports.com/football/liverpool-vs-leicester/446524) at Anfield to keep the pressure on Manchester City.

Jota showed predatory instincts in both halves to [fire past](https://twitter.com/btsportfootball/status/1491888407013900293) a previously impenetrable Kasper Schmeichel on two occasions.

> Diogo Jota's striking instincts are incredible! 💯
>
> A quick swivel and he finds the bottom corner.
>
> He gets his brace for the night and Liverpool get a well deserved second goal ✌️ [pic.twitter.com/f3ZU7dUZbC](https://t.co/f3ZU7dUZbC)
>
> — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) [February 10, 2022](https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1491888407013900293?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Speaking on [BT Sport](https://www.bt.com/sport), Hoddle claimed that the Portuguese star is the most impressive business at Anfield in recent years.

> It’s really great instinctive finishing. He goes into the box, comes in behind him and he knows. Doesn’t need to take a look – his instincts tell him where the goal is. That is why he’s a starter for me. Probably \[Klopp’s\] best buy, I would say. He surprised everyone when he first came with how good he’s been.

The Liverpool number 20 earned an [8.80 Sofascore rating](https://www.sofascore.com/player/diogo-jota/606164) for a display containing 42 touches, one clearance, three tackles and most importantly two goals.

Jota now has [17 goals and three assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/diogo-jota/leistungsdaten/spieler/340950) in 30 appearances across all competitions this season.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Bold statement.

Whilst the £45million fee ([BBC](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54214671)) has proven to be outstanding value for money, given the business conducted during Klopp’s reign, it’s hard to put the ex-Wolves man at the top.

Relatively bargain deals for a certain Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane would argue they deserve the crown, as well as the [£8million arrival](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40666486) of Andy Robertson.

With a staggering [30 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/diogo-jota/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/340950) in 60 Liverpool outings, more performances such as this down the years from the [£54million valued](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/diogo-jota/marktwertverlauf/spieler/340950) man and this discussion may need revisiting.