Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp expects Diogo Jota to be sidelined for two weeks after suffering another injury setback. The Portugal international only returned to action earlier this month following knee ligament damage but complained of discomfort in his hip after scoring in Sunday’s 3-1 win at Fulham.
boss Jurgen Klopp expects to be sidelined for two weeks after suffering another injury setback. The international only returned to action earlier this month following knee ligament damage but complained of discomfort in his hip after scoring in Sunday’s 3-1 win at . Advertisement Jota’s injury a blow to Liverpool ’s title challenge with the 27-year-old likely unavailable for Wednesday’s Merseyside derby at Goodison, Saturday’s trip to and the home clash with on May 5.
It’s a small one but we are late in the season so obviously now it’s not a great moment for each injury pretty much. “When I say two weeks, actually it’s pretty much nothing, but enough to not be available.” With Liverpool trailing leaders on goal difference and a point ahead of third-placed , who have a game in hand, the final Merseyside derby of Klopp’s reign is crucial in the context of the title race.
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