Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has delivered unfortunate injury news concerning Diogo Jota ahead of their upcoming clash against Everton on Wednesday.
Despite making a recent return from a two-month knee injury, Jota is once again sidelined after his pivotal goal in Liverpool’s 3-1 triumph over Fulham on Sunday.
In a press conference, Klopp revealed, “Diogo scored the goal but felt a little bit and now he’s out for two weeks.” The setback stems from a slight issue in Jota’s hip, which became more pronounced after his goal-scoring exploits against Fulham.
While not deemed a major injury, Jota’s absence will extend for approximately two weeks, dealing a blow to Liverpool’s attacking options.
With Jota sidelined, Klopp finds himself with just four senior attackers for the next three matches, a situation he hopes will not be exacerbated by further injuries during this crucial phase of the season.
The burden of compensating for Jota’s absence will primarily fall on the shoulders of Mo Salah, Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, and Cody Gakpo in the interim.
Liverpool has sorely missed Jota’s goal-scoring prowess in recent encounters, particularly in fixtures against Manchester United. Klopp remains optimistic that by the time Jota is slated to return,
which coincides with the match against Aston Villa, Liverpool will still be firmly in contention for the Premier League title.
However, the temporary loss of Jota underscores the importance of squad depth and resilience as Liverpool navigates through the challenges of the season’s climax.
