DIOGO JOTA slammed Fifa 21 for “not bothering” to upgrade his stats after he turned his surprise summer switch from Wolves into sensational success for Liverpool.
The £41million Portugal winger has netted seven times in 11 games this season. despite initially arriving just as back-up to the Reds’ famed front three of Sadio Mane, Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino.
Diogo Jota is unhappy at the same old story, as Fifa 21 failed to increase his rating despite his summer move to Liverpool
After shining in the Europa League last season, Diogo Jota instantly went up a notch this term, bagging a Champions League treble at AtalantaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The 23-year-old was already peeved that his video-game rating was only 80 as he was outstanding for Wolves last term, with 16 goals and six assists.
And few Prem attackers can rival Jota’s form and figures this campaign, especially after his hat-trick in Liverpool’s 5-0 Champions League win at Atalanta a fortnight ago.
So peeved Jota believes Fifa 21 makers EA Sports were caught out by Jurgen Klopp’s shock swoop for the former Atletico Madrid star in September.
He told Einsteins TVI: “I think they were taken by surprise when I went to Liverpool.
“They thought I was going to stay at Wolverhampton and then they didn’t even bother to upgrade my card.
“I kept the data from last season, and despite being one of the best scorers in the Europa League and everything, they didn’t even bother.”
But the Porto-born ace added: “As long as they send me my 99 card, which it seems every professional player is entitled to, I am happy.”
Jota insisted earlier this month Salah and Mane’s brilliance make his own role simpler.
He said: “They are two world class players, we all know that quality, and it makes it easier for me to do my job because they are outstanding players.
“I’m playing in the best team in my career.
“Scoring goals, it’s my way of playing football.”
Diogo Jota stakes claim for regular starting spot after hat-trick for Liverpool
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
