Injury Woes Pile Up for Liverpool Ahead of Champions League Clash
Liverpool’s squad is facing a mounting injury crisis, with striker Diogo Jota becoming the latest casualty. Manager Arne Slot confirmed on Tuesday that Jota will miss Wednesday’s Champions League game against RB Leipzig, adding to an already lengthy list of absentees.
Growing Injury List Causes Concern
The Reds were already without several key players, including goalkeeper Alisson Becker, forward Federico Chiesa, and midfielder Harvey Elliott, none of whom have traveled to Germany for the match. Right back Conor Bradley also missed Sunday’s 2-1 Premier League victory over Chelsea due to injury.
Slot: Too Early to Judge Teams in New-Look Competition
Despite Liverpool’s strong start in Europe, winning both their fixtures so far, Slot remains cautious about judging teams in the new 36-team league format. “The league table doesn’t tell the whole story,” he said, emphasizing that it’s too early to form opinions with only two games played.
Uncertainty Surrounds Jota’s Injury
Jota was forced off the pitch after just 30 minutes on Sunday, and Slot revealed that the striker suffered a knock while trying to score. “He was brought down, but the other player fell on to him, and that hurt him. He couldn’t continue to play and come with us.” The manager admitted it’s difficult to predict how long Jota will be sidelined.
A Wait-and-See Approach
As the Champions League competition unfolds, Slot is taking a wait-and-see approach to assessing teams’ performances. “We’ve to wait and see what the result of this format is, and you can only judge that after the group stages are done.” For now, Liverpool will focus on navigating their injury challenges and securing a crucial win against RB Leipzig.
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