Jurgen Klopp opted to start Jota for the trip to Atalanta ahead of Roberto Firmino despite the Brazil international getting on the score-sheet in a 2-1 win against West Ham United on Saturday night.
Jota required just 16 minutes to break the deadlock on the outskirts of Milan when he produced a brilliant lofted finish over Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Sportiello to score his fourth goal in four games.
The Portugal international doubled the away side’s lead in the 33rd minute when Jota controlled Joe Gomez’s long pass before his strike at the near post.