His assist was enough to finally kickstart Celtic’s Europa League campaign on Thursday evening, and it has gotten Hoops fans waxing lyrical about him. Jota is truly on the lips on everybody’s lips in the East End of Glasgow.
The Portuguese winger threatened multiple times in the first half – albeit to no avail – as Celtic huffed and puffed at the Ferencvaros defence in search of the opener. And it was Jota who had the say in getting them underway in arguably the best pass seen at Celtic Park for years.
Kyogo bags a big goal for Celtic!
A superb assist from Jota, a composed finish, and listen to that roar 🍀#UEL pic.twitter.com/PHZ8CX0DSo
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 19, 2021
And his performance had fans, players and pundits alike taking to Twitter to heap praise on their newfound hero after such a sublime ninety minutes from the on-loan trickster.
BUY JOTA NOW https://t.co/ivsRQGvZ5X
— Calvin Miller (@calvin_miller7) October 19, 2021
What makes Jota a wee bit special is that ability to play inside. Physical attributes of a winger, IQ of a ten. Just a lovely footballer.
— Hamill (@CPHamill) October 19, 2021
Paul Mcginn defending against Jota at Easter road next weekend pic.twitter.com/Ra73BOFwdi
— ‘ (@finlay1875_) October 19, 2021
As the smug Celtic board sit back after yesterday’s performance they should be asked why Hart, Jota and Kyogo weren’t in place to face mighty Midtjylland. Why was the manager sold short, why don’t they bother with UCL qualification #celticfamily
— Joe McHugh (@videocelts) October 20, 2021