Diogo Jota has been nothing short of magnificent playing in a more central role for Liverpool this season.
The Portuguese international has scored 10 goals in 17 Premier League matches — one more than he managed over the entirety of last campaign.
But Jota's position could be under threat with Roberto Firmino returning from injury.
Ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup quarter-final clash with Leicester, we run the rule over the in-form 25-year-old and consider whether he has done enough to keep the Brazilian out of the team indefinitely.
Since then, Jota has only gone more than three games without scoring once, with the Porto-born speedster finding the net in five of his last six starts.
In comparison to Firmino, who is fighting to get his place in the starting XI back, Jota's numbers look even more impressive.
Although Nations League winner Jota has featured seven more times than Firmino this season, three of the Brazilian's four goals came in the same match — a 5-0 win over Watford.
Although he has a unique playing style, the Brazil international appears to rely on service from Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane to be able to contribute, whereas Jota makes goals himself through his determination and trickery.
Firmino's injury woes may have limited his impact in the side this term but there is no denying that Jota's has been more consistent.
