He left the Rangers defence for dead when he scored Celtic’s second goal on Saturday. And Portuguese winger Jota says starring in gaffer Ange Postecoglou’s side makes him happy to be alive.
The 23-year-old was unplayable again for the Hoops yesterday as they hammered their city rivals 4-0 in the first Old Firm derby of the season. Jota’s strike – a delicious chip over Rangers keeper Jon McLaughlin – and Liel Abada’s double put Celtic in command at half-time.
Then David Turnbull’s goal after the break secured three points that took Postecoglou ’s side five points clear in the Premiership table. Jota was part of an attacking machine that Rangers couldn’t live with for 90 minutes and the £6million former Benfica ace says it’s a pleasure to play for his manager.
