[골닷컴] Reporter Dong-Ho Kim = Liverpool and Portugal striker Diogo Jota’s injuries are quite serious.
Liverpool won 1-0 at home once morest Manchester City in the 11th round of the 2022/23 season at Anfield at Anfield on the 17th, thanks to Mohamed Salah’s dramatic final shot in the 31st minute of the second half.
Liverpool have been in a slump lately. Before the season, he was a strong candidate once morest Manchester City, but now it is unclear whether he will qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season. However, following a seven-goal victory over the Rangers during the week, they also sank Manchester City, providing an opportunity for a rebound.
But it’s a situation where you can’t smile comfortably. It was Jota, the main striker, who collapsed with an injury. In this game, Jota started and ran around the field before being carried on a stretcher just before the end of the game.
Jota is Liverpool’s key forward. He has scored no goals in eight games this season, but is providing five assists. He is praised for his goal-making ability as well as his excellent link play. He sprints back and forth between the front and the flanks, creating offensive opportunities for his teammates.
Jota’s injuries were reported. Coach Jurgen Klopp updated Jota’s injury level through an official press conference on the 18th. “This is really sad news,” said Klopp. Jota will not be able to play in the World Cup due to serious calf muscle problems.”
“The first diagnosis was clear. But the surgery is not enough. You will be out for a few months. “We have to be smart regarding the composition of our players,” he added.
It seems difficult for Jota to return at least in 2022. Currently, Jota is playing as a main striker for Liverpool as well as for Portugal’s national team. With the World Cup just a month away, the lack of steering means a power leak in Portugal. Jota has scored 10 goals in 28 matches in A match. He’s scoring one goal every three games.
If Jota is missing, Portugal are expected to form an offensive line with Cristiano Ronaldo as the head, Joao Felix, Bernardo Silva and Rafael Leang. Portugal, as well as Liverpool, who have a tight schedule ahead of them, are in a complicated situation.
