The Liverpool winger has replied to comments that he dived during his sideâs win against Newcastle on the 1st of January.
In an enthralling game, Jurgen Kloppâs side came out the victors at Anfield, beating Newcastle 4-2 to go top of the league.
But Liverpoolâs last goal was slightly controversial as Diogo Jota was brought down by Martin Dubravka with the referee pointing to the spot.
Alan Shearer claimed that he dived during an episode of his The Rest is Football podcast.
âYeah, he f***ing dived. Pretty simple. That is as clear a dive you will ever see.â He said.
Speaking prior to Liverpoolâs clash with Bournemouth, the Portuguese forward replied to some of the criticism he has received.
âListen, of course I saw some comments from ex-players and people who are paid to talk about situations,â he said.
âThe only thing I can say is even the keeper said it was a touch and I didnât feel the conditions to stay up. So thatâs it.
âWould I rather put the ball in the net than see Mo [Salah] take a penalty? Yes, of course. Thatâs what I like to do â to score goals. Thatâs all I have to say.â