Liverpool payout Diogo Jota's £140,000-a-week contract to his widow and family: Manager Arne Slot reveals club's 'not normal' gesture
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Liverpool and Arne Slot have been deeply affected by the tragic death of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva, who died in a car accident on July 3. Slot expressed a heartfelt desire to bring Jota on during Liverpool's 4-2 Premier League victory over Bournemouth, highlighting how Jota was the player everyone looked to in critical moments. Despite Jota’s absence due to the tragic circumstances, the team and fans honored his memory through their performance[3].
Jota's recent form for Liverpool has been under intense scrutiny. Reports indicate that his performances in key matches such as the Champions League Round of 16 second leg defeat to PSG and the League Cup final loss to Newcastle were below expectations, described as ineffective and inconsistent. Key stats from these matches show Jota had zero shots on target and minimal involvement in duels and passes, failing to influence the game as expected from a central striker. This has led to doubts about his fit in Arne Slot’s tactical plans, which rely on a centre-forward who can win aerial balls and link up effectively with teammates[1].
Despite these challenges, Arne Slot faces a dilemma over how to utilize Jota going forward, especially with Liverpool competing on multiple fronts, including an important upcoming EFL Cup semi-final against Tottenham. Slot's attacking options have expanded with Jota’s return to fitness, setting up competition for starting positions alongside other forwards like Darwin Núñez, Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, and Luiz Diaz. The decisions made in these fixtures could be crucial for Liverpool's trophy ambitions this season[2].
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