Danny Murphy is the latest pundit to admit he was wrong about Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.
The Portuguese international was on the scoresheet once again on Saturday as he helped the Reds to a 4-0 win over Southampton at Anfield.
He's now scored eight goals in all competitions so far this season and is close to matching his tally of 13 from last term.
Murphy admitted he didn't think Jota was a 'Liverpool player' when he joined from Wolves last year, but has been proved wrong by the 24-year-old.
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“He just continually keeps scoring goals! I know they’ve lost Firmino for a while with an injury but he’s not been talked about because of [Jota’s] form,” he told talkSPORT (via HITC ).
“I was a bit shocked when they signed him. I thought at Wolves he was decent but I never saw him as a Liverpool player. He’s been sensational.
“He’s got eight in 16 this season, can’t argue with that, and 21 in 46 since he’s been at the club. He’s just been a brilliant signing.
“I like his energy, I like his attitude. You don’t see him moaning or diving, he just gets on with the job. And he can play on the left, the right or in the middle.”
Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson also admitted on Saturday he was wrong to assume Jota wouldn't get into the team over Firmino.
The Brazilian is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury, meaning the onus has been on Jota in recent weeks to step up in his absence.
Firmino has already scored six goals himself this season in all competitions, giving Jurgen Klopp plenty to think about when he returns to full fitness.
