Diogo Jota’s Upturn in Form: Superstition Change and New Boots
Diogo Jota has been on a hot streak lately, scoring five goals in four matches after going over a year without a goal. The Portuguese forward attributes his success to a superstition change and a new pair of shooting boots.
Jota’s Superstition Change
Jota believes the superstition change was a key factor in his recent success. He told FourFourTwo, “I never scored with the previous boots and it’s a psychological thing if you’re a striker – ‘maybe it’s the boots I need to change’. Then you score and everything feels fine. They’re just tools, but when you look at them, they give you different feelings. But if the boots feel nice and you’re scoring… it’s hard to argue when you’re scoring.”
New Boots
Jota’s new boots have also been a major factor in his success. He believes that the new boots have given him a psychological boost and helped him regain his confidence. He is hoping that the new boots will help him continue his run of form and score more goals this season.
Competition for Starting Spot
Jota will have to compete for a starting spot this season, with Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez both staking a claim to filling the left-wing spot, and Cody Gakpo appearing to be Klopp’s first choice through the middle. However, Liverpool’s participation in the Europa League should mean that each of them get plenty of game time this season, giving Jota an opportunity to prove himself.
Conclusion
Diogo Jota has attributed his recent upturn in form to a superstition change and a new pair of shooting boots. He believes that the new boots have given him a psychological boost and helped him regain his confidence. He will have to compete for a starting spot this season, but with Liverpool’s participation in the Europa League, he should get plenty of game time. Jota will be hoping to start the season quickly and replicate the form seen earlier in his Liverpool career.