Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has praised Portuguese attacker Diogo Jota, claiming he has made a "big impact" at Anfield.

Jota signed for Liverpool for £45 million in the summer of 2020 as they looked for more depth in the front line. 

Ever since then Jota has been a fan favorite for the Reds, scoring 18 and assisting 3 in 44 appearances. 

The Portuguese star was a much-needed addition to the side with Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah, and Roberto Firmino all set to turn 30 at a similar time, meaning it is likely the Reds will need younger players in the coming seasons.

“There are clearly big decisions to be made by the Liverpool hierarchy to ensure they navigate a transition phase in personnel,

“These are big decisions, and tough decisions coming up," said Carragher, writing for Sky Sports.

“Liverpool’s team that started against Atletico Madrid away was the oldest team that has started for decades.

“These players are all getting to 30, and you don’t want the entire team to age at the same time.

“At some stage, the front three and other areas of the team will need breaking up.

“We’ve seen that with Ibrahima Konate coming in, Diogo Jota coming in last season, but you’d expect Liverpool will look to bring a midfield player in in the summer.

“You can’t allow the front three to get old together – I think in the summer that’s the area where you’ve got to be looking to the future.

“You don’t necessarily break it up, because it’s started so fantastically well this season, and though Jota has made a big impact, I’d like to see one more.”

Read More Liverpool Coverage

Follow LFC Transfer Room on: Twitter | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook

More must-reads:

TODAY'S BEST
Watch: Suns' Devin Booker, Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels get into it
Chiefs reportedly 'bracing for' star WR's suspension, which could influence draft approach
Clippers announce Kawhi Leonard's status for Game 2 against Mavericks
Timberwolves head coach makes clutch early challenge in Game 2
Watch: Brewers pitcher had brutal first career pitch in Majors
Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey wins NBA's Most Improved Player award
NBA admits several missed calls at end of Knicks-76ers Game 2
Insider shares what 49ers told Deebo Samuel about his trade status ahead of draft
Yankees announce major injury update on three-time All-Star
Commanders suddenly cut pass-rusher after NFL reinstatement
Pelicans' Zion Williamson provides major update on hamstring injury
J.J. McCarthy says playing for this NFL team would be 'a dream come true'
It's days of future past for Sabres in hiring Lindy Ruff as coach
Red Sox first baseman facing lengthy absence due to rib fracture
Insider bets Yankees star will 'get more money than' Shohei Ohtani — with one catch
Broncos exercise CB Patrick Surtain's fifth-year option
NBA Draft analyst shares positive outlook on Zach Edey's pro potential
NFL writer shares wild Bo Nix, J.J. McCarthy draft prediction
Purdue star Zach Edey officially enters 2024 NBA Draft
Canucks goalie to miss Game 2, potentially out for series