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And the fix preferred by the Reds will go some way to outlining the future direction of the attack under Arne Slot.

The player in question is, of course, Diogo Jota, who gained a richly-merited reputation of being the scorer of the opening goal in games following his arrival from Wolves back in September 2020.

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Indeed, it was the Portuguese who netted the first goal of the Slot era when sending Liverpool on their way to a 2-0 win at promoted Ipswich Town on the opening weekend of the Premier League season back in August.



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Jota started the campaign as the preferred central striker and began 10 of the first 11 games in all competitions, scoring a further three goals - including the only strike in the win at Crystal Palace - and contributing three assists.

But the worrying upper body injury suffered against Chelsea in October was a turning point.

Jota, though, has now gone 10 games with scoring for Liverpool despite his role being simplified.

It's no coincidence his one season without a lengthy spell on the sidelines saw his best goal return of 21 in 2021/22.

Jota's style of play, all physicality and hard pressing, may have been ideal under Jurgen Klopp but it has undoubtedly taken a toll on his body.

Darwin Nunez remains a target for Saudi Arabia, Luis Diaz is linked with both the Saudi Pro League and Spain, a lack of minutes this season has seen Federico Chiesa touted with a return to Italy while, of course, as it stands Mohamed Salah is edging ever nearer departing on a free transfer in the summer.

Slot, though, has long declared Liverpool will be in the market for a new number nine during the forthcoming transfer window, casting doubt over all who have featured in the role this term.

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With nine games remaining, there is still an opportunity for Jota to end the season as he began it by once again becoming the Reds' first-choice centre forward.

But if Liverpool decide the Portugal international's race is close to being run at Anfield, it could point to a revamp of the Reds attack in more than just personnel.


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