Jota will miss a long game for the second time this season due to injury. The Portuguese star had to be stretchered off the pitch after spraining his knee in Liverpool's win over Brentford, and Jurgen Klopp said in recent days that the injury would leave him out for "months".
Jota is one of nine players confirmed to be absent for Wednesday's game against Luton Town. After Jurgen Klopp unveiled his latest return schedule, Jota wrote on social media: "Another injury setback, I'll try to get back as soon as possible. ”
The 27-year-old missed eight games earlier in the season due to a muscle injury, but this time he was out for much longer than the last time.
If we consider defining "months" as at least two months, Jota could miss as many as 15 games or more, which would be a huge blow for both the player and Liverpool, who have been able to bring a consistent goalscoring output to the team this season.
Since Jota's last return from injury, he has scored six goals and provided four assists in 11 appearances.
It was another unfortunate injury for Liverpool, with Jota in the wrong place at the wrong time, just like Robertson's shoulder injury and Tsimikas' broken collarbone.
Jota may still be able to play an important role in the closing stages of the season, but he will first need to recover from injury as soon as possible.