But these guys (at the back) have been tremendous. 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. Another Saturday, another chance to win 250,000 with Super 6. 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 |. ', 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. Jrgen Klopp just did something for first time in three years to hint at surprise Liverpool future; Story Saved. Spurs did not give up and pulled one back through Harry Kane. He made his debut for the club's B team on 23 January 2016, replacing Dlcio in the 62nd minute in a 21 home loss to Varzim. Jrgen Klopp and Trent Alexander-Arnold just made history for Liverpool as Steven Gerrard beaten. We shot ourselves in the foot again.. In an Old Firm clash noticeably free from controversy, those in green and white celebrated once again. 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. Joe Hart was called into action on the hour to keep Celtic in front as he reacted to keep Sakala's header out of the net. He has become a key player under Ange Postecoglou. 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. Heung-min Son reduced the deficit further in the second half and Richarlison came off the bench to score his first Premier League goal for Spurs to draw level. Ian MacNicol/Getty Images. 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 Sunday. Another Jota could spark transfer interest after matching Ousmane Dembl in the Champions League. I have written about music, politics and all sorts for a number of publications, and I genuinely thought Koki Mizuno was going to make it. 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. Liverpools defending also left much to be desired but their quality in attack carried them onwards and upwards into fifth, leapfrogging Spurs in the process. [13] Having scored six goals in 15 appearances, including two in a 42 win at Dundee on 7 November and four assists, he was awarded the SPFL's Player of the Month for both October and November, prompting calls for Celtic to activate the option to buy in his loan contract. Celtic identify Solbakken as alternative in case Jota leaves. And in the case of Liverpool and Diogo Jota, that's a good thing right now. Liverpool beat Spurs 4-3 in the Premier League to keep its chances of Champions League qualification alive, although Manchester United and Newcastle won too. Jota then had an almost perfect opportunity to open the scoring on 39 minutes as he was picked out by Daizen Maedas cross from the left, but the ball just slipped under the Portuguese wingers feet when he was in acres of space at the back post. 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; the Hoops will face Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the final at Hampden Park on June 3, Digital Sports Journalist Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The fan posted a picture of them both on Twitter and captioned it with: Down at Anfield for the game tonight. Inexplicably, a batch of their players stopped as the Celtic midfielder Matt ORiley appealed in vain for a free-kick just outside the penalty area. "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. Liverpool knows that a big summer awaits in the transfer market and Harvey Elliott's comments after the Reds beat Tottenham 4-3 highlight why that is the case. [7], On 5 October 2020, Jota moved to La Liga side Real Valladolid on loan for the 202021 season. Likewise, Andy Robertson took a positive Premier League stride between his Scottish top-flight days and playing under Klopp. It's the #SuperBowl weekend! 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. ", Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. CELTIC star Jota was spotted at Anfield to take in Liverpool's Champions League match against Benfica. [21] On 1 May, he scored his first goal in the Old Firm derby, a 11 draw against Rangers at Celtic Park. [17], A hamstring injury in early December forced him out of the club's League Cup victory against Hibernian. View our online Press Pack. For the first, the Netherlands international worked his way into space in midfield before finding Trent Alexander-Arnold. It took the champions of Europe the best part of an hour to undo the Celtic Park resistance, and the hosts created chances for themselves too. Rangers had chances to level in the . All fine and well for the Portuguese striker. Rangers were boosted by the return of defender Connor Goldson and winger Ryan Kent was back after injury, while Reo Hatate and Jota were included in Celtic's starting XI. "When I was at Queens Park I had a dream of still playing with Celtic and always dreamed of giving my best years to Celtic. Jota is a former Portugal youth international, representing his country at various levels, including the under-17 team that won the 2016 European Championship, the under-19 team that won the 2018 European Championship and the under-21 team that finished as runners-up at the 2021 European Championship. Jrgen Klopp has used a new tactic at Liverpool in recent games but it has led to an unfortunate side effect. Jones has now started the last six matches for Liverpool after returning from a couple of injury problems this season. The 22-year-old - who spent last season on loan in La Liga with Real Valladolid - becomes manager . Once again, Rangers defence was in a world of mess, this time playing a role in Jotas opening header, just before the half-time break, as Celtic booked their final ticket against Inverness Caley Thistle. Most of the takeover talk in recent weeks has been surrounding Manchester United. [19] After several games without a goal or an assist, on 9 April he assisted Celtic's third goal in a 70 win over St Johnstone. We always felt we could carry a threat. [11] Jota scored his first goal for the club in a victory against Raith Rovers in the quarter final of the Scottish League Cup on 23 September. Some of the more brazen takes suggest the Reds just lift the tune wholesale. Celtic have signed Benfica winger Filipe Jota on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy. Rangers, whose season is now over in all but name, remain a distant second best to their city rivals. However, following an unusually busy summer of transfer activity at Parkhead, the talented winger could prove to be somewhat of a coup for Celtic. Jota joined Liverpool in a 41million deal, which could rise to 45m with add-ons. But how will their scores st. On 18 October 2018, he made his debut for the first team in a 30 away win over Sertanense in the third round of the Taa de Portugal. 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. Elite Liverpool trio has given Jrgen Klopp a Darwin Nez headache and a $106m dilemma. A banner flying over Merseyside also referred to the Major League Baseball and National Hockey League teams FSG own. "I'm bitterly disappointed. Jota is a former Portugal youth international, representing his country at various levels, including the under-17 team that won the 2016 European Championship, the under-19 team that won the 2018 European Championship and the under-21 team that finished as runners-up at the 2021 European Championship . During the half-time interval a plane circled the stadium dragging a banner that read: LFC Sox Penguins Same problems FSG Out. "In the second half we made a lot of good running and had chances but we're missing big chances, similar to the cup final here. James Tavernier curled against a post in the second period, with Fashion Sakala horribly wasteful from the rebound. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Reds fans are not happy with their American owners and feel they have not backed Klopp as much as he needed in the transfer market. Kent lasted 45 ineffectual minutes here. In recent years, "Allez Allez Allez" has been an Anfield favourite. A second 'transition' of sorts has been triggered. [31], Jota earned 73 caps and scored 26 goals for Portugal across all youth levels, starting with a 21 win for the under-15 team against Switzerland in Campo Maior on 10 June 2014. His return to the team has coincided with Liverpool's resurgence. As reported by Daily Mail (via Daily Record), Celtic have identified Bodo/Glimt's Ola Solbakken as an alternative for Jota. [8] On his debut on 22 November he came on as a 77th-minute substiutute for scar Plano and scored the final goal of a 31 win at Granada, but he added no more goals in 17 games for the rest of the season, which saw the team relegated. Jota won the ball back on the edge of the Shakhtar box, before darting beyond three challenges and getting a shot away. 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. When you watch them and see a packed Celtic Park, as a fan you always have that dream. [28] On 3 September, he scored a goal with a chip against arch rivals Rangers in a 40 win at Parkhead. [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. The defining goal summed up Rangers problems. Celtic had to continue to put their bodies on the line as Rangers continued to fire balls into the box, with Hart a dominant figure coming out to punch and clear and showcase his experience. GRV Media Ltd, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes. Photograph: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images. We have given ourselves a chance to have a special season, Postecoglou said. Major details emerge about Jota's contract with Celtic. It has been a season that promised a lot more than it has given. This is something of a theme. Celtics trajectory has been completely in the opposite direction to their demoralised old foes. Liverpool scored a memorable stoppage-time winner to beat Tottenham 4-3 on Sunday, but Trent Alexander-Arnold's 'top sides' comments point to a key transfer need. This description of being a handful can be applied in equal measure to either Jota. The signing of Joao Pedro Neves Felipe, or 'Jota' as he is commonly referred to, on a season-long loan deal from Portuguese giants Benfica flew under the radar a bit. Don Robertson was drafted in as the match referee after Willie Collum injured himself in the warm-up and took his place as fourth official, before being replaced by John Beaton. We made an error, again, in a moment and conceded. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The winger is on loan at Celtic Park from the Portuguese giants, and the Hoops are keen ". Klopp has now settled on a midfield three which includes the 22-year-old. Jrgen Klopp is now blessed with a plethora of options up front but the Liverpool boss still has one major dilemma facing him after a mixed campaign from one forward. "But if you get an opportunity and don't take it and then make an error, you fall short against a good team. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page, Shocking moment 'hospitality guest' spits at Celtic fan after Old Firm clash, Flag with Nazi symbol spotted in Rangers end during Celtic derby at Hampden, Rangers fans tip Graeme Souness for major career change after Sky Sports exit, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Liverpool have completed the signing of Portugal forward Diogo Jota from Wolves in a 41m deal that could rise to 45m with add-ons. Now, to find more mid-00s one-hit wonders, Read more: Celtic boss Ange will be champing at the bit after vulnerable rivals show their flaws, https://yt3.ggpht.com/ytc/AAUvwng3RIc-bAXurA5yt1Vj63uuVOBD1RQ9n6j_XKhD=s800-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj. A 50/50 split in the crowd meant there was plenty of colour and noise on either side of Hampden Park and as the teams headed out for kick-off, they were greeted with a wall of smoke and passion, with a sea of green and white shirts on show in the Celtic side. Only a brilliant piece of defending stopped Morelos equalising as Cameron Carter-Vickers cleared the ball off the line. Rangers have tasted victory only once in the past nine stagings of this derby. One replied: "He's definitely staying with Benfica isn't he? They found a way to overcome the challenge again. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. @AlisonGConroy. But only just. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. In the current club Celtic played 2 seasons, during this time he played 76 matches and scored 26 goals . After a brief delay to clear the smoke from a pyrotechnic display by both sets of fans, Rangers started on the front foot with Nicolas Raskin's 20-yard effort deflected wide inside the opening minute. . [22] He finished the season with 13 goals and 14 assists, as the club's top assist provider for the season; 10 of those assists were in the league, the second-highest total, helping Celtic win their 10th Scottish Premiership title in 11 years. 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. Robertson is chasing a top four spot with Liverpool who are currently fifth, seven points behind Manchester United. Jota caught Skipp in the face and drew blood. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "He felt real pain in that moment but I have no idea how bad it is. The Spurs' substitute played a woeful back-pass straight to Diogo Jota seconds after Richarlison's equaliser and the Liverpool striker shattered the visitors with a clinical finish past Fraser . We are always alert.. That's according to Portuguese newspaper Record, who claim that. [30] He scored his first UEFA Champions League goal on 5 October in a 31 group stage loss to RB Leipzig. Since winning the Scottish Premiership in 2021, Rangers have regressed. Referee charity wants points deductions after Jrgen Klopp incident in Liverpool vs Spurs. "When I look at Celtic and when I was growing up, I was thinking I wanted to give them my best years. Known only by Jota, Joo Pedro Neves Filipe is not a true namesake. We had our moments, like in previous games against Celtic, but we've fallen short.". While he says he's "loving life" at Parkhead, Jota is clearly still maintaining an interest in affairs at his boyhood club. "They've found a way to overcome the challenge again which is all credit to them. Liverpool scored a stoppage-time winner to beat Tottenham 4-3 in a dramatic match at Anfield on Sunday. The Rangers backline appeared blissfully unaware of Jotas position. But fast forward to the present and he is already a Celtic legend, who is about to write his name into the clubs history books. Cody Gakpo was far too intelligent with his movement and vision for anyone in white to handle and central to all three early goals. Liverpool, of course, have a history of great terrace chants. Bumped into this guy ". Media Digest: Jrgen Klopp has shed a little more light on recent John Henry talks. The 23-year-old signed a five-year contract with the Premier League champions. 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. Yesterday, we told you about the brilliant new chant for Celtic star Jota, and its already catching admiring glances from Liverpool fans. Born in Lisbon, Jota came through Benfica's youth academy. But Neville insists Levy must take a lot of the blame after being proven wrong with his last three managerial appointments. In all likelihood, if Jota is to find his way to Liverpool, it will be via an intermediate club. A catalogue of Rangers errors . For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. "We miss the next one with Diogo," Jrgen Klopp said post-match. Upon his arrival, he said:. Daizen Maeda was incredible, particularly in the first half. But Spurs fans will feel rightly aggrieved that Jota should not have actually been on the pitch. Liverpool supporters clearly latched on to this new Celtic song quickly. There appeared a distinct possibility of further damage as Dier directed a simple pass under zero pressure straight to Andy Robertson and Harry Kane was dispossessed from behind by Salah in the same passage of play. And at just 23, the one currently plying his trade north of the border could yet turn into an interesting proposition for Liverpool. The galling thing for Rangers is that a Celtic performance no better than moderate in level was sufficient to beat them. Subs: Ralston (6), Mooy (6), Iwata (6), Haksabanovic (6), Oh (5). Having gone more than 12 months without scoring a goal, the Portugal international has now scored four goals in two games. This has been a disappointing season, Beale said. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Beale insisted he needs renewed energy and renewed ideas. "You want opportunities in their end, you want possession of the ball, you want to be able to take the game to them - all of that happened. Jota was the match-winner for the Hoops, heading home from inside the six-yard box just three minutes before half-time, with Ange Postecoglous side now set to play Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the first weekend of June as the hunt for the treble continues.
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