Liverpool striker Diogo Jota is in the running for a first Premier League start since October in Sunday’s visit of former club Wolves
Diogo Jota believes he is now fully up to speed after the injury problems that have hampered his Liverpool season. Jota has missed 15 games through injury when two months out with an impact injury to the upper body was followed by another spell on the sidelines with a muscle complaint.
The Portugal international, who has eight goals this term, hasn’t started a Premier League game since October but is challenging to lead the attack for the visit of former club Wolves on Sunday.
And Jota admits it has taken him a while to return to full fitness from the initial setback suffered against Chelsea almost four months ago.
“Especially after the first one (injury), it was a long time out, it requires time,” said the striker. “Now it was a quick one and every game it’s a step forward into the game rhythm. I want to be able to help the team as much as I can.
“I’m ready to go. Everyone will have the chance because there’s a tough schedule. So, everyone’s going to be a big help for the team and hopefully everyone can contribute.”
Jota added: “It’s obviously always special against Wolves for me. I know their ability, I still have some good friends there and they won’t make it any easier for us. We need to make a good performance and with our fans behind us I think we can win.”
Wednesday’s 2-2 draw at Everton in the final Goodison derby was the first of five Premier League games in 15 days for leaders Liverpool, with trips to Aston Villa and champions Manchester City to come before a home game against Newcastle United
And speaking to liverpoolfc.com, Jota said: “This is going to be a tough period, we have a lot of games coming up and that’s the good thing (because) if things don’t go well, obviously you have a quick chance to turn it around very quickly.
It’s not been great (after the Everton game) and we, as a team, need to bounce back. I think the commitment of the team was very good and small margins didn’t allow us to get those three points.
“But now at home with our fans, I believe we need to get back on track and we certainly can do.”
