Frank McAvennie reckons Alfredo Morelos can’t touch Jota when it comes to flair and natural ability, insisting the Celtic winger is the best player in Scotland.
Former Hoops hero McAvennie was responding to Kris Boyd’s claim at the weekend that Morelos, and not Jota, was the best player in the country. During Sky Sports’ coverage of the Edinburgh derby on Sunday, Boyd rejected former Hibs midfielder Scott Allan’s claim that Jota is the best player, arguing that Rangers’ Colombian striker deserves that title.
But McAvennie thinks Boyd is wide of the mark, stressing the £6.5million signing from Benfica has already progressed to another level this season. “It’s all about opinions but Jota was outstanding in his first year at the club and clearly now wants to take it to another level,” said McAvennie. "The safe thing to say is he’ll be the most-fouled player this season and that’s the sign of someone who’s a game-changer.
