Liverpool attacker Diogo Jota admits that he had already gone home for Christmas this week.

The Portuguese made his return from injury to score for the Reds in a 2-0 win over Burnley on Boxing Day.

However, Jota was a late inclusion in the squad and had not expected to take part.

"It was a crazy 24 hours," said Jota post-game to reporters.

"I was not expecting to be in the squad, to be honest. I was already at home when I found out I needed to travel back again to rejoin the team. But from that moment on, I just felt I needed to do this.

“I had some special people in the crowd, my family came over for Christmas. It was great to get the win, score, be back on the pitch and get these three points. I think it was the best Christmas gift.

"I trained with the team the last couple of days, obviously, but I was ready for this. That's why we work. It was just a special feeling to know that I would probably come on, and to be back with a goal is always special."