Diogo Jota can be “the person to take over” from Sadio Mane when the forward leaves Liverpool, according to Stephen Warnock. Over the summer there have been
rumors claiming that Mane could be the subject of a big move to Barcelona.
And Warnock told
Stadium Astro: “Sadio Mane’s 28 right now, so when he gets to 32 is there someone who would come in with a ridiculous offer you can’t refuse?
“I don’t think that would happen with Mane. He’s loved his time at Liverpool.
“If you want to be the best and challenge for titles, you have to have the squad depth – that’s what [Diogo] Jota brings to this front line.
“It allows Klopp to rest at least one or two of the players with quality to replace them.”
Warnock added: “When you’ve got the calibre of Roberto Firmino, [Mohamed] Salah and Mane, you’re learning form them day in, day out in training.
“There’s not many players at Liverpool who haven’t improved.
“I do expect him to fully improve. I think he will be the person to take over from Sadio Mane in may be four years time.
“He knew he was coming to Liverpool as back-up and he would have to force his way in.
“He’s more than happy to do that and he’s got plenty of time on his side. He looks like a valuable player to Liverpool already.”
Jota joined the Reds during the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old has already made 7 appearances in which he has scored 2 goals for Jurgen Klopp's side.
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