Alan Shearer and Ian Wright Slam Liverpool Star Diogo Jota

Alan Shearer and Ian Wright have criticized Liverpool forward Diogo Jota after he won a penalty during Liverpool's 4-2 victory against Newcastle. Jota's decision to go down in the box despite having an empty net has sparked controversy among football legends and pundits.

Shearer and Wright Express Disbelief

Alan Shearer and Ian Wright took to social media to express their astonishment at Jota's controversial move. Wright tweeted, "Would rather go down for a penalty than put the ball in an empty net! Seen it all." Shearer, Newcastle's all-time top scorer, replied to Wright's tweet, calling Jota "f***ing embarrassing."

Carragher Joins in Criticism

Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher also weighed in on the debate, expressing his confusion over Jota's decision. Speaking on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football, Carragher said, "He doesn't need to go down. Just carry on. Maybe the slightest contact but I don't believe a player would go down when there's an empty net to put the ball in it. I can't fathom that."

Jota's Controversial Penalty

The penalty incident occurred when Jota was played clean through and rounded Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. Instead of slotting the ball into the empty net, Jota went to ground after minimal contact from Dubravka. The decision to go down has sparked a heated debate among football fans and pundits.

Overall, Jota's choice to win a penalty rather than score into an open goal has drawn criticism from football legends Alan Shearer and Ian Wright, as well as Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher. The incident has reignited the ongoing discussion about players going down easily in the box.