Jurgen Klopp stated today that it may be “months” before the Portugal forward is back in action.
The 27-year-old was pulled out of the 4-1 victory at Brentford on Saturday following an innocuous clash with Christian Norgaard.
He is now set for a lengthy period of time on the sidelines, and he is now expected to be out for an extended period of time.
The dissatisfaction that our number 20 has expressed in what he posted to X on Tuesday afternoon was clear, despite the fact that he has pledged to make every effort to reduce the amount of time he needs to heal from his injuries.
This is the third significant injury layoff that our number 20 has experienced.
Jota, in response to the news that was released today, wrote, “Another setback 😣 I will make every effort to return to you as quickly as possible 💪🏻 #YNWA”
An further setback 😣 I will make every effort to return to you as quickly as possible. @YNWA picture: https://twitter.com/pAyYNkPNXP
Diogo Jota (@DiogoJota18) is this one. The 20th of February, 2024
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In a turn of events that is now laced with bitter irony, Jota capitalized on the recent injury absence of Mo Salah to assume the job of Liverpool’s scorer in chief during the first few weeks of 2024.
Jota scored five goals in eight matches while the Egyptian was sidelined (Transfermarkt). This is a turn of events that is now laced with cruel irony.
It could not have come at a worse time for the Reds, who are facing a demanding run of fixtures prior to the March international break, which may either fuel or obliterate their attempt for four trophies this season.
The 27-year-old’s body blow could not have come at a worse time for the Reds, who are also currently out due to the injury to Darwin Nunez.
We can only hope and pray that the Portugal striker will get the opportunity to play again under Klopp before the 56-year-old goes in the summer.
The German coach has been instrumental in transforming the winger into a genuinely exceptional operator at Anfield. Please pray for this.
In the meanwhile, let us hope that Jota’s colleagues will be able to make up for his absence in a manner that is comparable to how he stepped up while Salah was out.
This will ensure that Liverpool’s campaign will not come to a complete and utter halt without their clinical number 20 to call upon.