5 players who exceeded expectations in 2021

#3 Diogo Jota

No one expected as much from Diogo Jota in 2021

Diogo Jota joined Liverpool from Wolves in the summer of 2020 and wasted no time in winning the hearts of the Anfield faithful with his eye-catching displays. The Portuguese had an impressive debut campaign for the Premier League giants, scoring 13 goals and setting one up in 30 games in all competitions.

Jota has taken his game to another level this season. The forward has been a huge force to be reckoned with since the campaign kicked-off, providing answers for the Reds in front of goal in the absence of Roberto Firmino.

So far, the 25-year-old has recorded 12 goals and two assists to his name in 22 appearances across all fronts. That includes 10 goals in the Premier League and one each in the Champions League and EFL Cup.

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#2 Jorginho

What an amazing year Jorginho has had in 2021!

There's simply no doubt Jorginho has had the brightest year of his career in 2021. The midfielder has enjoyed tremendous success with both his club Chelsea and national team Italy.

Jorginho was a vital figure in the Chelsea squad that claimed the Champions League crown against all odds in May. The Italian followed up his impressive domestic season with a successful Euro 2020 campaign with his nation this summer.

He entered the new season on a high note, helping Chelsea defeat Villareal to claim the UEFA Super Cup in August. Jorginho was crowned the best player in Europe for 2021 to appreciate his brilliant exploits.

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#1 Mohamed Salah

The Egyptian has been exceptional in 2021

Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has blown all expectations out of the water with his sensational output this year. The Egyptian enjoyed a prolific outing last season, with an impressive tally of 31 goals and six assists for the Reds in all competitions.

Despite the hype surrounding the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Romelu Lukaku heading into the current Premier League campaign, Salah's consistency in front of goal has been unmatched.

The diminutive forward has been in a class of his own since the term kicked-off, making even the best defenses look ordinary with his amazing goalscoring exploits. As it stands, he leads the top scorer chart in the division with 15 goals. Overall, he has bagged 22 goals and nine assists for Liverpool in 24 games in all competitions so far.