Jota's Late Omission: Liverpool's Tactical Gamble in Europa Clash
In a move that left many Liverpool fans scratching their heads, Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave Diogo Jota out of the starting XI against Atalanta in the Europa League quarter-final second leg has raised eyebrows. The Portuguese forward, who had been widely expected to make his first start in two months, was a surprise omission from the teamsheet, with Luis Diaz preferred on the left flank.
Jota’s absence was reportedly due to a minor knock picked up during preparations, according to TNT Sports’ pre-match coverage.