Arsenal Replicate Liverpool’s Transfer Strategy as Star Carragher Rejects Salah
Jota’s move to Liverpool from Wolves in 2020 for £41 million was seen as an under-the-radar deal at the time. However, he has consistently proven to be a reliable option up front for Jurgen Klopp. The 27-year-old is versatile and can play in various attacking roles. Sherwood, a former Aston Villa coach, believes Jota brings a lot of attacking presence to the Liverpool team. He compares Jota’s qualities to those of Trossard, who joined Arsenal from Brighton a year ago. Liverpool’s attack has been praised as one of the best in the Premier League, and it’s understandable that Mikel Arteta would want to emulate it with Trossard as his own version of Jota.
Sherwood explains that Jota’s ability to miscontrol the ball and quickly recover makes him a constant threat and an influential player in the game. Trossard can do something similar at Arsenal, but he is not as effective as Jota. Nevertheless, Trossard has been an important signing for Arsenal because he affects football matches and is always proactive on the pitch.
Jota’s recent impressive form has garnered praise from Jamie Carragher, who believes he could be Liverpool’s best-ever finisher. Carragher compares Jota to the likes of Michael Owen, Luis Suarez, Fernando Torres, and Robbie Fowler, stating that Jota is the best finisher among them. He admires Jota’s clinicality when given the chance to score. Jota’s goal or assist ratio this season is exceptional, with a contribution made every 84 minutes. Carragher credits Liverpool’s recruitment over the years and highlights Jota as a prime example. Despite being initially doubted when he was bought from Wolves, Jota has proven himself to be a better finisher than players like Suarez, Torres, and Salah. The only player who can compete with Jota in terms of finishing is Robbie Fowler from the early years of the Premier League.
Shifting focus, Arsenal’s new kit for the 2023/2024 season is a modern take on a classic design with a mid-1990s vibe. The Nike kit pays homage to the club’s iconic Invincible’s side with intricate details. The lightning bolt motif adds a visually striking element to the overall look of the kit.
