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'Cristiano Ronaldo was my hero' - Liverpool star Jota on growing up admiring Portugal icon

Liverpool star Diogo Jota has said that Cristiano Ronaldo was his hero when he was growing up in Portugal.

Jota has been one of the signings of the season thus far, scoring nine goals in 15 appearances for Liverpool since his summer move from Wolves.

Though many players take some time to adapt to a bigger club, the 23-year-old has quickly taken to life at Anfield. He credits head coach Jurgen Klopp as a major reason for his early success.

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“When you reach a new club, having an open mind is key to be able to adapt as quickly as possible,” Jota told The Athletic.