Liverpool, England – Liverpool FC is facing an injury crisis as forward Diogo Jota has been ruled out for “months” following a knee injury during the win at Brentford. Furthermore, there is no return date set for the midfielder Curtis Jones or goalkeeper Alisson. The absence of these key players adds to a growing list of nine senior players who are unavailable.
Jota and Jones sustained their injuries during the match at Brentford, which is particularly untimely as the club prepares for the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea. With the final approaching, the club is now dealing with the unavailability of several key players on multiple fronts.
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp confirmed the extent of the injuries, stating, “We have Diogo with a knee issue ruled out – it will obviously take months. Not available are Ali [Alisson], muscle injury – we don’t know how long it takes but it will take some time to come back – and Curtis with a bone/ligament issue is ruled out.”
In addition to Jota, Jones, and Alisson, other key players are also currently unavailable. The likes of Thiago Alcântara, Stefan Bajcetic, and Joël Matip are among those sidelined with injuries. As a result, the team is facing a significant challenge as they navigate through the remainder of the season.
The absence of Jones also presents a selection dilemma for the team, with options such as Harvey Elliott, Ryan Gravenberch, and Cody Gakpo being considered as replacements. However, the lack of availability of key players has raised concerns about the team’s ability to maintain their competitiveness on all fronts.
The injury woes are not just a setback for the club in the short term, but they also raise questions about the team’s depth and resilience as they strive to compete at the highest level. As the club continues to navigate through these challenges, all eyes will be on how they adapt and overcome the adversity in the coming weeks and months.