The Liverpool is just six games away from claiming the Premier League title for the first time since the 2019/2020 season, and all it needs is to win two more games. Portuguese forward Diogo Jota emphasized the importance of the final stretch, starting with the upcoming visit to Leicester on Sunday at 4:30 PM. “We’re reaching a point in the season where getting three points is more important than playing well. Every game is a final now.”
Jota can potentially set a new personal best for games played over the last three seasons (33) at the King Power Stadium. However, he believes mental toughness will be the deciding factor in the final games. “Everyone has played a lot of games or had some physical issues like me. We have a full week of work before each game, and we’ll be fresh to give our best. Now it’s all about mental strength.”
Championship on the Horizon?
A win against Leicester, coupled with Ipswich Town beating Arsenal, could spark premature celebrations. Before the game that could seal the Premier League title in Arne Slot’s first year in England, Jota praised the Dutch coach: “There’s no magic, just hard work. Credit to the coach for making us believe in his idea. The results started coming, and that gave everyone confidence.”
While acknowledging that Arne Slot and Liverpool have exceeded expectations, Jota issued a warning: “Until the job is done, these conversations don’t matter much.”
Some of Jota’s key stats include:
- 33 games played in the last three seasons
- A full week of training before each game
Jota’s focus is on the task at hand, and he’s confident that Liverpool will be ready to give their best.