Liverpool missed peak Jota's cool head

Liverpool missed peak Jota's cool head

Arne Slot says Liverpool have missed Diogo Jota being at his best following the forward's return to the scoresheet with his Merseyside derby winner.

Arne Slot: Liverpool have missed Diogo Jota at his best during injury-hit season

Jota scored his ninth goal of the campaign with Wednesday’s derby winner against Everton.

Liverpool news: Virgil van Dijk hits back at Michael Owen as Arne Slot gives injury update - The Mirror

Liverpool are looking ahead to Fulham on Sunday after coming through the Merseyside Derby victorious and unscathed, despite a dangerous challenge from James Tarkowski

Slot backs Van Dijk after "strange" question from Owen

Van Dijk Responds To Carragher After Criticism Over Derby Display

Liverpool defender, Virgil van Dijk has reportedly downplayed his struggles during the first half of the Reds’ Merseyside derby match against Everton. Jamie Carragher claimed Everton striker Beto was made to appear like a “prime Didier Drogba” by the Liverpool captain. At one point during the first half, Beto outmuscled Van Dijk and slotted the ball past Caoimhin Kelleher at close range to put Everton in the lead. However, a VAR check saved the …

Van Dijk hits back at criticism over his Merseyside derby performance

Virgil van Dijk played a key role as Liverpool ran out as winners against Everton though he was asked to comment on his performance, after the match.Speaking in the media mixed zone, our captain addressed his ‘moments of defensive uncertainty’ by stating:“That one moment? That one moment, yeah. Or the offside one, which one do you mean?“In football, sometimes you can make mistakes, no one plays football without making mistakes.“And unfortunately…