For the second time this season, Diogo Jota is about for a spell on the sidelines, and he has despatched a message to supporters after the newest damage blow.
Liverpool’s No. 20 needed to be stretchered off the pitch within the win over Brentford after a nasty blow to his knee, which Jurgen Klopp has mentioned will hold him out for “months.”
Jota is considered one of 9 confirmed absentees for the conflict towards Luton on Wednesday and after Klopp delivered the newest on his return timeline, the attacker made a public vow.
“One other setback,” he penned on social media. “I’ll struggle to be again as quickly as potential.”
One other setback ? I’ll struggle to be again as quickly as potential ?? #YNWA pic.twitter.com/pAyYNkPNXP
— Diogo Jota (@DiogoJota18) February 20, 2024
The 27-year-old’s muscle damage earlier this season stored him sidelined for eight video games, however his absence this time is to be considerably longer.
If we take into account “months” to increase to at the very least two, Jota might miss as much as and past 15 video games throughout all 4 competitions – a blow for the participant and Liverpool at a time of constant purpose contributions.
Since Jota returned from damage on Boxing Day, he has scored six objectives and assisted an extra 4 throughout 11 appearances.
It’s one other unfortunate damage for Liverpool, with Jota within the mistaken place on the mistaken time because the Brentford participant fell on his knee, very like Andy Robertson‘s shoulder damage and Kostas Tsimikas‘ damaged collarbone.
Jota can nonetheless play an necessary half in how this season pans out, however between every now and then, there are many hours within the remedy room to return for the Portugal worldwide.
Speedy restoration, Diogo!
