", Another punter commented: "Im going to be absolutely gutted if he doesnt sign for Celtic. A defensive disaster allowed Celtic to take the lead just before the break. But he has always had an eye for goal, dating back to his time in the youth sides. Daz marked his first start since injuring a knee at Arsenal on October 9th with an emphatic volley past Fraser Forster at the near post while leaping to connect. It's the #SuperBowl weekend! While he says he's "loving life" at Parkhead, Jota is clearly still maintaining an interest in affairs at his boyhood club. [30] He scored his first UEFA Champions League goal on 5 October in a 31 group stage loss to RB Leipzig. "But if you get an opportunity and don't take it and then make an error, you fall short against a good team. Jrgen Klopp discusses John Henry meeting as Bayern Munich ready for Liverpool transfer battle. Liverpool were reminded of Diogo Jotas class against Ajax. This group of players have an unbelievable work ethic, Postecoglou said. CELTIC fans have been loving Scotland skipper Andy Robertson's latest social media post - and reckon it's a subtle bit of celebrating the Hoops' Hampden win over Rangers on Sunday. Postecoglou confirmed Carter-Vickers will not play again until the next campaign as a long-standing knee injury will receive proper attention. After Morelos was substituted in the closing stages, Rangers played without an orthodox centreforward. Robertson has revealed on many occasions that he grew up a Celtic fan and that he'd still love to one day pull on the jersey. Jrgen Klopp has used a new tactic at Liverpool in recent games but it has led to an unfortunate side effect. With Rangers' only remaining chance of silverware hanging in the balance, Michael Beale made a half-time change as Sakala replaced Kent. But, with Beale's side growing more desperate with the clock counting down, Celtic sat deeper and absorbed the pressure to see out the game. Likewise, Andy Robertson took a positive Premier League stride between his Scottish top-flight days and playing under Klopp. But then, bizarrely, the visitors burst into life and created enough opportunities to have drawn level by half-time with Liverpool easing off. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. But not long after, he committed a high tackle on Oliver Skipp which could have seen him sent off. Robertson featured for the Reds in the game, and took to Instagram in the hours that followed. That comes with a fairly significant disclaimer about Celtics domestic dominance, but it is nonetheless an impressive return. Beale insisted he needs renewed energy and renewed ideas. Small acorns and all that. Jota was the match-winner for the Hoops , heading home from inside the six-yard box just three minutes before half-time, with Ange Postecoglou's side now set to play Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the first weekend of June as the . Neville: Spurs can't afford to let Kane leave this summer, Ref Watch: 'Klopp case closed but Jota got lucky! 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Liverpool's Diogo Jota scored a dramatic winner of his own on Sunday Credit: EPA. Celts maintain their lead at the top of the cinch Premiership The right back-turned-quarterback floated a pinpoint cross to the back post where Curtis Jones, left completely unmarked by Pedro Porro throughout the move, volleyed home his first Liverpool goal since September 2021. Club career [ edit] Benfica [ edit] Liverpool 'new signing' shows what has been missing as two players leave Jrgen Klopp fuming. One of them had been seen earlier in the game, with Jota turning provider for Salah his 'barren' run has included plenty of . Still, Rangers couldnt sleep on the Celtic attack and Kyogo almost made it 2-0 on 57 minutes, but his first-time shot from 20 yards out was just tipped behind by McGregor. Joo Pedro Neves Filipe (born 29 March 1999), known as Jota (Portuguese pronunciation:[t]), is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Scottish Premiership side Celtic. Last night the 23-year-old travelled down to Anfield to watch the second leg of Benfica's Champions League quarter-final against the Reds. A second 'transition' of sorts has been triggered. We always felt we could carry a threat. Jota caught Skipp in the face and drew blood. Referee charity wants points deductions after Jrgen Klopp incident in Liverpool vs Spurs. Jota has hailed the powerful display from Cameron Carter-Vickers after Celtic kept their treble dreams alive by beating Rangers 1-0 in the Scottish Cup semi-final on . "We played our football when we needed to, we defended really strong when we needed to which was underpinned by the unbelievable work ethic this group has. Lets just enjoy him for the rest of the season and hopefully he returns a treble winner. I dont look too far ahead and I dont often look back. 'Special' Liverpool heir to Gini Wijnaldum becomes clear and Jrgen Klopp may have upgraded. With just five games remaining for Liverpool this season, the Reds still need results elsewhere to go their way if they are to secure Champions League football. I think sometimes people only look at the guys who are on the scoresheet, said Jota. ", Another said: "You speaking about the other Jota? Ange Postecoglou heaped praise on his Celtic players after they beat Rangers 1-0 to reach the Scottish Cup final. Half-chances came and went for either side, but it was Allan McGregor who was the first to be tested on 27 minutes when Alistair Johnston let rip from 20 yards, his shot stinging the keepers hands. While Jota was not on the scoresheet, he once again played the vast majority of the contest, and very nearly found the back of the net. [28] On 3 September, he scored a goal with a chip against arch rivals Rangers in a 40 win at Parkhead. Luis Diaz then scored on his first start since October before Mohamed Salah made it three from the spot. Son hit the woodwork for a second time when cutting across Konat and curling a low shot against the base of Alissons left-hand post from 20 yards out. As reported by Daily Mail (via Daily Record), Celtic have identified Bodo/Glimt's Ola Solbakken as an alternative for Jota. A short time after the Hampden drama, the other Jota - Liverpool star Diogo - was firing a dramatic added time . "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "When I look at Celtic and when I was growing up, I was thinking I wanted to give them my best years. He made 46 appearances for the B team, scoring nine goals, while he was on the fringes of the first team. It was another good performance against Shakhtar Donetsk, where Celtic earned a draw. Elite Liverpool trio has given Jrgen Klopp a Darwin Nez headache and a $106m dilemma. ', Arteta: This is not over | Lampard: Arsenal still in the title race, Klopp rages at ref Tierney again | PGMOL: Official did nothing wrong, Sprint beef, Ferrari respite & reignited title fight | What we learnt in Baku, Leeds players apologise after video of squad ignoring young fan goes viral, Ten Hag: Criticism of Bruno captaincy 'crazy', FIA reviewing procedures after 'shambolic' Ocon pit-lane incident, Celtic remain on course for a domestic treble, Jota celebrates after giving Celtic the lead, James Tavernier missed a chance to pull Rangers level. Most of the takeover talk in recent weeks has been surrounding Manchester United. Celtic have a player recently chased by Premier League big-hitters and Bayern Munich Only two years ago, Jota's (relatively) low release clause at Benfica set antennae twitching across Europe. [17], A hamstring injury in early December forced him out of the club's League Cup victory against Hibernian. Have something to tell us about this article? He's yet to score a senior goal for them in 27 appearances before going on loan, first to Real Vallodolid and then to Celtic. But Neville insists Levy must take a lot of the blame after being proven wrong with his last three managerial appointments. Some of the more brazen takes suggest the Reds just lift the tune wholesale. [25][26] Jota started the 202223 season by closing Celtic's 20 home win against Aberdeen. There are plenty of mitigating factors. It was an exciting match with the Portuguese outfit trailing 3-1 on aggregate at kick-off. Masons side could easily have clawed back the deficit early in the second half too. But these guys (at the back) have been tremendous. There will be a time for that.. The fans absolutely adore him, and his play for the Hoops has been exceptional. Its a useful trait to have, not least in the kind of systems which Jrgen Klopp and Postecoglou respectively employ. It has been a season that promised a lot more than it has given. This is something of a theme. Valued at just 6.75m by Transfermarkt, thats sure to rise if his performances continue at the same kind of level. But on another day, Liverpool would have been reduced to 10 men for the final stages and the winner would never have happened. And in the case of Liverpool and Diogo Jota, that's a good thing right now. Looking to make amends, Rangers came out into the second-half on the front foot and had a big chance inside the opening five minutes when Fashion Sakala poked a shot on goal, but Carter-Vickers was the hero, flinging his body in front of the ball before it could reach the line. A special word to Cameron because people dont know how many sacrifices he does to be always playing with us and just be like the strong guy at the back. With Ange Postecoglous team only three points from retaining the league title, second-tier Inverness will sit between Celtic and a fifth domestic treble in seven seasons. ", Another used said: "Hope this isnt a sign. "They've found a way to overcome the challenge again which is all credit to them. Third bids have been made for the Old Trafford club as the Glazers look to sell after increased pressure from supporters. Such a statement would no longer be entirely accurate: his namesake is now fast forging his own reputation, and has matched Ousmane Dembl in the early stages of the Champions League. Liverpool vs Spurs encapsulates wider football issue as Jrgen Klopp 'faces multi-game ban'. 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The Rangers backline appeared blissfully unaware of Jotas position. [12] He scored his first league goal on 3 October, a late winner in a 21 away win to Aberdeen. Hart had to make a similar save three minutes later from Scott Arfield, but it was Kyogo again who went close from distance on the 63rd minute as he arrowed a shot just the wrong side of the post from 25 yards out. Supercomputer predicts Liverpool's Champions League chances after win against Tottenham. His return to the team has coincided with Liverpool's resurgence. Sunday's strike against Spurs may have been his first of the campaign. Virgil van Dijk had to move from Celtic to Southampton before winning a transfer to Anfield and that extra step in his development certainly served him well. Harvey Elliott transfer admission sums up missing Liverpool link before big Jrgen Klopp summer. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The Hoops knew a second goal would settle any nerves and they did continue to try and test the Rangers goal, with Carl Starfelt going close with a couple of corners after Maeda had a shot deflected on the 78th minute from inside the box. [18] He made his return from injury on 17 January 2022, in a 20 home win over Hibernian. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Related Articles. For that matter, the Liverpool forward is actually called Diogo Jos Teixeira da Silva Jota is a nickname, simply translating to 'J'. Rangers manager Michael Beale admits mistakes cost them as they Scottish Cup title defence was ended by Celtic. While his Champions League endeavours are yet to translate to goal involvements, he has four goals and four assists in just six league matches so far this season. Many questioned who the Greek-born Australian was, after producing a lot of his work in the J1 League. Celtic identify Solbakken as alternative in case Jota leaves. Spurs did not give up and pulled one back through Harry Kane. Son struck a post after latching on to Diers long ball although was flagged offside. 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It has happened in a lot of big games. The winger is on loan at Celtic Park from the Portuguese giants, and the Hoops are keen to keep him in Glasgow permanently. Before the match, a Celtic fan who was also down to take in the game bumped into one of his Hoops heroes on the streets near the stadium. We shot ourselves in the foot again.. 0 goals in national team (). Looks like Jota will be at Anfield tonight to watch Benfica vs Liverpool! Here are some of the best reactions: these lot come up with the best songs in world football and no one comes close https://t.co/BWKlZB0zf5, This is the true knowledge that our fanbase is on it's knees.Diogo's been amazing for a season and a half at this point, and the best anyone has seemingly come up with is rehashing Torres' old song.These get a Jota and within 6 months, they've got something fantastic. The galling thing for Rangers is that a Celtic performance no better than moderate in level was sufficient to beat them. "We knew what was a stake. Gary Neville co-commentated on the match for Sky Sports. [27] On 6 August, he provided a hat-trick of assists for the first time in his career as Celtic beat Ross County 31 away from home. Celtic fans have an anxious wait to see whether our Jota will sign permanently. Liverpool manager Jrgen Klopp admitted that his celebration in front of the fourth official John Brooks was over the line, but also criticized referee Paul Tierney. Jota's first-half header gave Celtic a hard-fought 1-0 win over Rangers at Hampden Park to set up a Scottish Cup final date with Inverness which could see them clinch the domestic treble. Hoops fans were quick to notice the caption and commented. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Having gone more than 12 months without scoring a goal, the Portugal international has now scored four goals in two games. Lisbon-born Jota arrived at Celtic Park on the final day of the transfer window in 2021, joining the Bhoys on a season-long loan deal with Celtic having an option to buy. Klopp will likely sign at least a couple of midfielders this summer. But Jota is entering the prime age when FSG tend to move for promising attackers. A first half Jota header was enough to give the Parkhead outfit a 1-0 win and see them through to the Scottish Cup final and edge closer to a domestic treble. Ex-Tottenham Hotspur player and pundit Jamie O'Hara was left fuming after Liverpool attacker Diogo Jota wasn't shown a red card for his high boot on Spurs' Oliver Skipp. He remained calm and slotted across Fraser Forster. Professional Celtic supporter. Influential candidate to succeed Pep Guardiola at Man City shows Liverpools Xabi Alonso issue. Jota wasted no time in showcasing his talents at his new club, reaching double figures in goals after just 21 appearances despite his debut season being interrupted by a knee injury sustained in December that ruled him out for around three months. A great emotion Jota the matchwinner as Celtic overcome Rangers, Former Celtic Assistant praises Paradise atmosphere but makes European progress admission, Video: Celtic TV capture Post Match Celebrations as Anges team head for a Treble, Liverpool star makes cheeky Celtic comment after Sundays matches, On This Day: Celtic play Liverpool in first game after Hillsborough Disaster, PL Awards: More Haaland history, dangerous celebrations and April Fools. One fan said: "You know it, Filipe bossed it today. As it prepares for life after Jrgen Klopp, Liverpool may be taking note of Xabi Alonso's work at Bayer Leverkusen, but a key hurdle has been overlooked. is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Here are the four things Liverpool.com spotted as the game unfolded. So, in the meantime, the new chant has been a huge hit on Twitter, and is inspiring jealous glances from England. The 22-year-old - who spent last season on loan in La Liga with Real Valladolid - becomes manager . No one was let off the hook as Neville hit out at chairman Daniel Levy, the club's previous managers and the performances of the players. Posting a picture of himself and the match-winner Jota celebrating, Robbo captioned the post: "Jota Sundays.". You can talk about mistakes but we instigate mistakes because the boys never switch off, Postecoglou said. Tottenham were beaten 4-3 by a last gasp Diogo Jota goal as Liverpool recovered from a dramatic fightback to seal three Premier League points By Benjamin Goddard 19:30, Sun, Apr 30, 2023 |. But just three minutes after that and the same combination came up with the opening goal for Celtic. A short time after the Hampden drama, the other Jota - Liverpool star Diogo - was firing a dramatic added time winner as Liverpool beat Tottenham 4-3 in remarkable scenes at Anfield. How Trent Alexander-Arnold could evolve into Liverpool's midfield influencer. A first-half header from Jota was enough to settle a tense Old Firm encounter at Hampden, sending Celtic into a Scottish Cup final against Inverness Caley Thistle. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Fine margins will decide big games, he said. In all likelihood, if Jota is to find his way to Liverpool, it will be via an intermediate club. But he may have finally found one solution in the shape of Curtis Jones. Would he have to dispense with a second interim manager of the week at this rate? For the first, the Netherlands international worked his way into space in midfield before finding Trent Alexander-Arnold. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Celtic lost influential defender Johnston to injury, with Anthony Ralston taking his place, as the game swung back in favour of the Hoops and McGregor did well to turn Kyogo's effort wide as the Japanese striker looked to score in a fourth consecutive Old Firm game. And Hoops supporters reckon that as hell as celebrating Liverpool's winner, it may also have been a perhaps not-so-subtle nod towards Celtic's huge win of their own! "He felt real pain in that moment but I have no idea how bad it is. This has been a disappointing season, Beale said. Major details emerge about Jota's contract with Celtic. Had an early Callum McGregor opportunity been placed a couple of inches the other way, the story of the match might have been very different. A catalogue of Rangers errors . Curtis Jones opened the scoring with a smart finish from close range. Born in Lisbon, Jota started his career at Ginsio de Corroios, before joining Benfica's youth ranks in 2007. Both Liverpool and Spurs were unhappy with the officials as Diogo Jota's late goal secured a memorable victory for Jrgen Klopp's side, which took them into fifth. Celtic booked their place in the 2023 Scottish Cup final after a tense 1-0 victory over Rangers at Hampden Park. Jrgen Klopp just did something for first time in three years to hint at surprise Liverpool future; Story Saved. The Rangers captain then sent a header bouncing just over the bar from Borna Barisic's cross, Hart pushed Matondo's effort to safety and Carter-Vickers cleared Ridvan Yilmaz's effort as the holders continued to press for a crucial goal. The galling thing for Rangers is that a Celtic performance no better than moderate in level was sufficient to beat them. Celtic boss Ange will be champing at the bit after vulnerable rivals show their flaws, {{^disable_secondary_title}}{{#secondary_title}}{{secondary_title}}{{/secondary_title}}{{^secondary_title}}{{title.raw}}{{/secondary_title}}{{/disable_secondary_title}}{{#disable_secondary_title}}{{ title.raw }}{{/disable_secondary_title}}, 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Celtic's treble hopes remain alive after Jota's header ended Rangers' Scottish Cup defence and any chance of silverware this season. Liverpool supporters clearly latched on to this new Celtic song quickly. After failling to impress manager Bruno Lage, Jota was used esporadically and found limited first-team minutes, scoring only two goals in the 201920 Taa da Liga against Sporting da Covilh on 3 December and Vitria de Setbal on 21 December. Injuries have plagued Rangers' season and Malik Tillman was forced off before half-time to be replaced by veteran midfielder Scott Arfield. But his hair is inferior, and he doesnt have a song in his honour to the tune of Dragostea din Tei by O-Zone. Porro had tracked Luis Daz into the penalty area even though the Colombia winger was being marked by Cristian Romero. The tortured travelling support found some solace in gallows humour. . Known only by Jota, Joo Pedro Neves Filipe is not a true namesake. "In big games you can't have that much of the play and make a mistake and get away with it. Celtic were linked with Benfica forward Jota on Friday, and it now seems that they have secured a deal to bring him to Glasgow. He began playing for Benfica B in 2018 and was promoted to the first team a year later, but played only a few minutes. He previously said: "Every time I watch Celtic, I consider it (signing for them). One opportunity in particular will surely have piqued interest at Liverpool. Celtic never really promised to add to their lead an Allan McGregor low save from Kyogo Furuhashi and a shot from the Japanese forward that flashed over aside but a defence brilliantly marshalled by Cameron Carter-Vickers also looked perfectly capable of holding firm. Liverpool, of course, have a history of great terrace chants. One replied: "He's definitely staying with Benfica isn't he? Report as Celtic beat Rangers 1-0 to reach the Scottish Cup final; Jota headed Celtic ahead just before half-time; Alfredo Morelos shot was cleared off the line and James Tavernier hit the post .
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