Diogo Jota has confirmed he apologised to Oliver Skipp for his challenge on the Tottenham midfielder in Liverpool's 4-3 Premier League win over Spurs at Anfield. With the visitors pushing for an equaliser, Jota and Skipp contested a loose ball, with the latter using his head while the Portugal international went boot-first, catching Skipp in the face.
The 26-year-old was booked for the foul before then going on to score the winner after Richarlison thought he had snatched a point for Spurs right at the death. After the game, Jota gave his verdict on the incident where he explained why he thinks referee Paul Tierney did not brandish a red card.
"It's not a great tackle," he revealed to BBC's Match of the Day. "I also touched the ball. I also think he gets his head down. It's just brave from him. Unfortunately it's a foot in the face. I saw the ref could see I didn't mean it and it's just football."
