Arne Slot Provides Worrying Liverpool Injury Update Ahead of Champions League Clash with RB Leipzig
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed that Diogo Jota is doubtful for their upcoming Champions League match against RB Leipzig.
The Reds secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday, with Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones finding the back of the net. Jones, in particular, received high praise from pundit Gary Neville.
Slot’s side remain at the top of the Premier League standings, having accumulated 21 points out of a possible 24 so far this season.
However, their triumph over Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side came with a setback as Jota suffered an injury during the match. He was forced to leave the field in the first half and was replaced by Darwin Nunez.
In a recent update, Slot confirmed that Jota is likely to miss the midweek Champions League fixture against RB Leipzig.
Speaking to the media, Slot mentioned, as reported by GOAL, that Jota’s availability for the game is uncertain.
“Diogo had to be substituted and I am not sure what it is, but I’d be surprised if he is there on Wednesday.”
Jota has been performing exceptionally well for the Merseyside club this season, under the guidance of manager Slot.
The Portugal international has netted four goals for Liverpool, with only Salah and Luis Diaz having scored more for the team.
As a former Wolves player, Jota has led Liverpool’s attacking front effectively this season, but it is anticipated that Nunez may be deployed to spearhead the attack for Slot’s squad again.
Liverpool are heading into a challenging stretch of fixtures, making Jota’s presence even more vital for the team.
After their Champions League clash with Leipzig, the Reds are set to travel to the Emirates Stadium for a showdown against Arsenal.
The difficult schedule continues with an away trip to Brighton in the Carabao Cup on October 30th.
This series of fixtures presents a significant test for Slot’s team, and it remains to be seen how they will cope without their preferred striker in these tough matches.
So far, the Dutch manager has excelled at Anfield, achieving a record-breaking start to his Premier League career.
However, Slot’s outburst after the Chelsea match has garnered significant attention.
Despite the intense scrutiny, he has quickly adapted to the club following Jurgen Klopp’s departure, instantly transforming Liverpool into title contenders.
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