
According to the Argentine sports newspaper Olé, Liverpool forward Diogo Jota made statements referring to his teammate, Barcelona defender Frenkie de Jong, whom he will face in the upcoming double matchday of the South American Qualifiers. Jota threw a provocation at De Jong, hinting that he hopes to score goals against him in the matches that Portugal and the Netherlands will play.
"He is a great player, but I will be happy if I score a few goals against him," Jota said regarding his teammate at Barcelona.
These statements have sparked excitement among the fans of both national teams, as the clash between Portugal and the Netherlands is seen as one of the most interesting in the upcoming Qualifiers.