Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has revealed he asked to be taken off during Portugal's UEFA Nations League defeat to Spain due to fatigue.
The 25-year-old made his first start of the season away to Everton at the start of September, having missed the first month of the campaign due to a hamstring issue that was aggravated during pre-season. Jota has since featured in Champions League games against Napoli and Ajax before reporting for international duty.
Involved in a win against Czech Republic on Saturday evening, the former Wolves star got on the scoresheet despite only featuring for 24 minutes. Selected from the off in a 1-0 defeat by Spain yesterday evening, Liverpool's No.20 was replaced with 12 minutes remaining and has since explained the reasoning behind his requested withdrawal.
