[골닷컴] Reporter Dong-Ho Kim = The injuries of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota are quite serious.
Liverpool won 1-0 at home to Manchester City in the 11th round of the 2022/23 season at Anfield at Anfield on the 17th, thanks to Mohamed Salah’s dramatic final shot in the 31st minute of the second half.
Liverpool are in crisis lately. Before the season, he was a very good candidate against Manchester City, but it is now unclear whether he will qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season. However, after a seven-goal win over Rangers during the week, they also sank Manchester City, offering an opportunity for a rebound.
But it’s a situation where you can’t smile comfortably. It was Jota, the main striker, who collapsed with an injury. In this match, Jota started and ran around the pitch before being carried on a stretcher just before the match ended.
Jota is Liverpool’s key striker. He has played 8 games this season and scored 5 assists. He is praised for his excellent scoring ability and excellent linking play. He jumps back and forth between the attack and the wings, creating an attacking opportunity for his teammates.
Jota’s injuries have been reported. Coach Jurgen Klopp updated Jota’s injury level through an official press conference on 18. “This is really sad news,” Klopp said. “Jota will not be able to play the World Cup due to serious muscle problems in his calf”.
“The first diagnosis was clear. But surgery is not enough. You will be out for a few months. We have to be smart with the composition of our players ”.
It seems difficult for Jota to return in at least 2022. Currently, Jota plays as a starting forward for Liverpool and the Portuguese national team. With the World Cup just a month away, the lack of steering means a loss of power in Portugal. Jota scored 10 goals in 28 matches in A match. This is a goal every three games.
If Jota misses, Portugal will likely form an attacking line with Cristiano Ronaldo in the lead, Joao Felix, Bernardo Silva and Rafael Leang. Portugal, as well as Liverpool, which have a tight schedule ahead of them, are in a complicated situation.
