Liverpool will go into their crucial Premier League clash against Arsenal this weekend without Diogo Jota as the Portuguese striker is sidelined with a rib injury.
Jota was injured during Liverpool’s recent 2-1 win over Chelsea after a collision with defender Tosin Adarabioyo. The impact forced him off the pitch and he subsequently ruled him out of the Reds’ midweek Champions League win against RB Leipzig.
Diogo Jota missed the Arsenal game through injury
The latest report from Football Insider he has now confirmed that Jota will also miss the game against Arsenal. The report explains the severity of the injury could cause Jota to miss between one and six weeks, depending on the extent of the damage.
A rib contusion would mean a short recovery time, but a fracture could require a longer period on the sidelines.
Manager Arne Slot briefly addressed Jota’s situation in his pre-match press conference, confirming that the striker’s discomfort had increased after the Chelsea clash, particularly when Adarabioyo fell on him.
This incident left Jota in too much pain to continue playing and ruled him out for the time being.
Jota’s absence will undoubtedly be a huge setback for Liverpool in the Arsenal match, as he has been instrumental in their impressive start to the season.
The 27-year-old has already contributed four goals and two assists in 10 games in all competitions. He also has a great record against Arsenal, scoring 8 goals and 2 more assists in 15 games against them in all competitions.
His ability to function as a false nut has made him a crucial part of Slot’s attacking strategy, where he has been competing with Darwin Nunez for a starting role.
While Núñez is expected to shoulder more responsibility in Jota’s absence, Liverpool will be keen to get their versatile striker back on the pitch as soon as possible.
With the team at the top of the Premier League and aiming for success in both domestic and European competitions, Jota’s return will be vital to sustain their momentum in the coming weeks.
Arsenal squad news ahead of Liverpool clash
Liverpool are not the only club with an injury problem ahead of the game. Arsenal will also go into the match with a number of players out injured.
The Gunners will be without Jurrien Timber, Martin Odegaard, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney. They will also be without star defender William Saliba who received a red card in his last game.
However, there are good news as both Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori are expected to be fit by the shock There were concerns regarding Calafiori after he twisted his knee during the Champions League game against Shakhtar, the latest report claims it is not as bad as initially feared.
