Another injury problem for Liverpool is on the horizon with Diogo Jota potentially out for TWO MONTHS.
The forward has already been ruled out of the Reds’ trip to Fulham on Sunday with a knee injury, but the club is unwilling to set a timetable for his return.
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Jota suffered the injury during Liverpool’s Champions League tie on Wednesday
But Record, a newspaper in Jota’s native Portugal, reports according to the Daily Star, that he faces up to eight weeks on the sidelines.
The report further claims that the 24-year-old’s problem is serious and worse than Liverpool’s medical staff feared.
Jota was injured during Liverpool’s draw at FC Midtjylland on Wednesday, a match that did not affect the Reds’ ability to qualify for the knockout stage as group winners.
This would be a huge blow for Liverpool as Jota has adapted very well since coming to the club from Wolves, scoring nine goals in 15 appearances.
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Jota joined Liverpool from the Wolves in a deal that could amount to £ 45 million
He has provided good competition for the established three forwards, but now faces the possibility of missing some crucial Premier League matchups, including league matches against Manchester City and Manchester United, as well as leading Tottenham twice.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted that he had some problems ahead of the Premier League clash this weekend.
“We had a game two days ago and after the game we obviously had some issues I would say, but [they] There may be more, we have to see, “said the German. “The diagnoses are not finally made.
Liverpool games that Diogo Jota could miss
13/12/20 – Fulham vs Liverpool (Premier League) 16/12/20 – Liverpool vs Tottenham (Premier League) 19/12/20 – Crystal Palace vs Liverpool (Premier League) 27/12/20 – Liverpool vs West Brom (Premier League) 30/12/20 – Newcastle vs Liverpool (Premier League) 02/01/21 – Southampton vs Liverpool (Premier League) 08/01/21 – Aston Villa vs Liverpool (FA Cup) 13/01/21 – Liverpool vs Burnley (Premier League) 16/01/21 – Liverpool vs Manchester United (Premier League) 27/01/21 – Tottenham vs Liverpool (Premier League) 30/01/21 – West Ham vs Liverpool (Premier League) 03 / 21/02 – Liverpool vs Brighton (Premier League) 02/06/21 – Liverpool vs Manchester City (Premier League) 21/02 – Leicester vs Liverpool (Premier League)
* The fourth round of the FA Cup ties the weekend beginning January 23. The fifth round of the FA Cup on February 10
* The dates of the first leg matches of the Champions League round of 16 have not been finalized
«Kostas [Tsimikas] we have to see, Diogo we have to see – he took a hit too. That’s it from the game, I think.
Other than that, Oxlade [Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain] he’s in normal training. He’s been doing parts of the training for a week or so, now he’s in full training and we’ll see.
“So the situation probably calls for getting him involved as soon as possible, but I don’t know if the weekend is already like this. I’m afraid no one else will come back.
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Klopp has complained about game congestion numerous times this season, but may regret playing Jota midweek.
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