Dream Team managers who chose Diogo Jota (£4.5m) for Gameweek 1 have been richly rewarded. Pre-season indications suggested Jota would start as Liverpool’s main striker, and he confirmed this with a strong performance against Ipswich on Saturday. Despite a tough match for Ipswich, Liverpool’s quality shone through, with Jota scoring a well-taken goal on the hour mark to help secure a 3-0 win.

Jota was substituted by Cody Gakpo (£4.5m) with just over ten minutes left but had already earned nine Dream Team points. He missed a close-range header before his goal, which could have added an assist for Trent Alexander-Arnold (£5.5m). Despite this, Jota’s performance should please his owners, as it reinforces his role as Liverpool’s starting striker, at least for now.

Liverpool’s fixtures look favorable until mid-October, making Jota a promising option. He has averaged a goal every 139 minutes in the Premier League since joining Liverpool, though injuries have limited his game time in recent years. If he remains fit and gets a regular starting spot, his £4.5m price could turn out to be a bargain.

However, this could mean reduced minutes for other forwards like Darwin Nunez (£4.5m) and Gakpo. With Mohamed Salah (£7m) secured on the right flank, and Luis Diaz (£4.5m) also competing for a spot, competition is fierce for the remaining places in Liverpool’s attack.

Nunez and Gakpo are already among the most transferred-out players ahead of Gameweek 2. Predicting starting line-ups, especially with new managers, can be challenging. Many managers will use their two transfers to adjust their teams before Gameweek 2, as holding onto non-starters could worsen their situation.