Diogo Jota did not start against Burnley.

Jota’s absence saw Liverpool look to Fabinha to rescue them to run away with three points on a difficult afternoon at Turf Mow Stadium.

The Portuguese striker signed from Wolves has scored five goals in his last five games for the reds to take his tally to 14 goals.

It is clear Jurgen Klopp who is chasing excellent Manchester City for the title, wanted to give his African stars some playing time.

However, Mo Salah and Sadio Mane who played up to the finals of the Afcon were way off pace.

It was suicidal for Jurgen Klopp who had assembled his famed front line of Mane, Brazilian Firminho and Salah.

The trio did not do much to see Liverpool break the resolute Burnley backline. While Liverpool with an attack force including Diogo Jota and new boy Luis Diaz were frightening.

The former Wolves man walked away with two goals helping the reds keep pace with title rivals City.

Jurgen Klopp who brought Diogo Jota in for captain Jordan Hernderson in the second half did not impact so much.

The German must try to get the best of his striker who is on devastating form. Liverpool know they are competing against a City side that score goals for fun.

They will need Mane and Salah to quickly get back their act together and start scoring goals.

Diogo Jota for now provides the best possible solution for Liverpool’s chances of getting their hands on to the Premier League title.

Egyptian Salah is the only player that has more goals and ahead of Jota in the chase for the golden boot.

Jurgen Klopp will be happy to have the pair at his disposal since their battle for the golden boot will only push the club’s ambition.