Liverpool will be without Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez for several weeks, as coach Arne Slot detailed the extent of their injuries.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Jota missed Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Brentford on Saturday due to a muscle issue he picked up following the draw against Nottingham Forest earlier in the week. Meanwhile, Gomez has been sidelined since late 2024 with a hamstring problem and has yet to feature under Slot this year.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Slot revealed that Jota suffered muscle overload during his recent substitute appearance but is expected to return sooner than Gomez. He assured fans that neither player faces a long-term absence, pending successful rehabilitation.
WHAT SLOT SAID
"Jota might be back a bit earlier than Joe," Slot said in a press conference. "We’re looking at weeks rather than months for both of them. The final stage of rehab can sometimes take a bit longer, but as of now, we’re optimistic about their timelines. As long as rehab proceeds as planned, neither should be out for an extended period."
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WHAT’S NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?
The Reds will have to cope without the duo as they prepare for a Champions League clash against Lille on Tuesday, followed by a Premier League meeting with Ipswich. Slot will rely on squad depth to navigate this challenging period.
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