Diogo Jota‘s unfortunate streak continued after being compelled off the pitch within the first half towards Chelsea, and Arne Slot supplied an replace after the match.
The profession of Liverpool’s No. 20 has been plagued with accidents, however not too long ago they’ve extra typically come on the tip of a crunching deal with – because it did at Anfield on Sunday.
Working in the direction of purpose, Tosin Adarabioyo grabbed at Jota simply over the midway line and within the tumble landed immediately on the ribcage of the ahead, who was fast to obtain therapy.
There have been calls that the problem ought to have led to a pink card, however the Chelsea man was saved by a masking defender and the placement of the foul.
Jota persevered initially however was changed on the half-hour mark by Darwin Nunez, with Slot providing an replace to reporters post-match.
He defined: “I’m unsure what it’s however I’d be shocked if he’s there on Wednesday.”
Liverpool play RB Leipzig within the Champions League on Wednesday night time and the chances are, with Jota a significant doubt, Nunez begins that tie.
Heading into the 2-1 win over Chelsea, the Reds confronted extra health points than had been reported, with Slot detailing the scenario.
“I’ve a variety of confidence on this workforce, however you noticed at the moment that we had some issues after the worldwide break,” he stated.
“Conor Bradley shouldn’t be in, Trent was additionally not coaching within the first days after he got here again, so he was a little bit of a doubt earlier than we began the sport.
“Then we had Macca being sick, at the moment Diogo needed to be substituted.”
Slot added: “These are all issues everyone has and it’s important to deal with throughout the season as effectively.
“That’s why I all the time say it’s so tough to win a league title, regardless of the place on the earth, as a result of so many issues must be finished rather well.”
Liverpool had been additionally with out Alisson, Harvey Elliott and Federico Chiesa on Sunday, although Kostas Tsimikas and Wataru Endo shook off sickness to take locations on the bench.
Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea
