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Jurgen Klopp hails Diogo Jota's 'world-class' contribution after Liverpool star scores twice to see the Red overcome Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi final

Jurgen Klopp hailed the 'world-class' contribution of Diogo Jota as Liverpool booked a date with Chelsea at Wembley.

Jota rose to the challenge in the absence of Mo Salah and Sadio Mane and scored both goals in a 2-0 aggregate win against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi final.

'Wow, he really is on fire,' beamed Klopp. 'We were convinced when he arrived at the club he would help us massively. His mentality and his quality were the reasons we signed him.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed the 'world-class' contribution of Diogo Jota (above)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hailed the 'world-class' contribution of Diogo Jota (above)

'The way he played at Wolves, the runs he made, the defending he had to do but he was always able to produce really exciting stuff.