News about Diogo Jota

Liverpool's title hopes have been dealt a fresh blow with Diogo Jota set to miss the next two weeks with an injury. The Portuguese only made his return last week after being sidelined with a knee injury since February but is expected to be sidelined until May. 'Unfortunately Diogo Jota scored a goal and felt a bit [of a problem] - he will be out for two weeks,' Jurgen Klopp said in his press conference on Tuesday ahead of the Merseyside derby.

Jose Mourinho was spotted in the crowd at Craven Cottage watching Liverpool's 3-1 win over Fulham on Sunday afternoon.  Trent Alexander-Arnold's superb free-kick opened the scoring, and while Timothy Castagne got an equaliser before half-time, Ryan Gravenberch and Diogo Jota secured the win for the visitors. The Special One, who has had Premier League management stints with Chelsea and Manchester United, attended the game with Turkey boss Vincenzo Montella.

LEWIS STEELE AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: Harvey Elliott should get a big slice of credit for Trent Alexander-Arnold's sublime free-kick during Liverpool's win over Fulham after confusing the home side's defensive wall, according to boss Jurgen Klopp. Alexander-Arnold scored a cracking strike to open the scoring for Liverpool, before Timothy Castagne equalised shortly before half-time. The Reds ended a four-game wait for an open-play goal as Ryan Gravenberch and Diogo Jota secured the win after the break. And Klopp says Elliott put doubt into the minds of Fulham's defenders when he tried to poke a set-piece under the wall minutes before Alexander-Arnold's goal.

Liverpool sparked life into their fading Premier League title hopes with a 3-1 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. Jurgen Klopp 's side travelled to London having endured a miserable week that saw them suffer a damaging home defeat to Crystal Palace and exit the Europa League at the quarter-final stage. Trent Alexander-Arnold, who returned to the starting the line-up after a lengthy injury absence, gave the home side the lead with a sublime free-kick before Timothy Castagne equalised in first-half stoppage time.

Atalanta star Emil Holm is the favourite to be booked in their Europa League quarter-final second leg clash with Liverpool. The Serie A outfit shocked the Reds last week as they won 3-0 at Anfield on what was a dismal night for Jurgen Klopp and Co. The return fixture takes place in Bergamo this Thursday and midfielder Holm is priced at 2/1 to be carded.

JOE BERNSTEIN: Jurgen Klopp has pledged a strong Liverpool response to Thursday's shock defeat against Atalanta with the returning Diogo Jota set to play a more prominent role against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Liverpool can't afford a repeat of their first home loss of the season if they are going to keep pace with Arsenal and Manchester City in a thrilling title race. A bullish Klopp said: 'Yes, we will show a reaction. I can promise. We have to show one but the good thing about a really bad performance is that you can play better.

Diaz's forward, who has been a key player under Jurgen Klopp, has now been linked to a surprise transfer away. Diaz joined the Anfield team in January 2022 and has competed for positions across the Reds' front three against Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota. Despite winning multiple awards on Merseyside, Diaz's dad has ruminated about his move to LaLiga and Atletico Madrid, and even name-dropped past suitors Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Liverpool are thought to have no obligation to sell Diaz, who has scored 11 goals and registered five assists in his 39 appearances this season.

LEWIS STEELE AT OLD TRAFFORD: The key themes underpinning Liverpool's season have been mentality and tenacity. However, the Mentality Monsters malfunctioned on this occasion. This was an utterly bizarre display of game strategy rather than battling to the last second as often as possible. Following this energy-zapping loss, the Reds players might have few complaints at the conclusion, as they trudged back along the East Lancashire Road. With a hint of regret, the star-studded crew will now jet around the world to begin an international break. We didn't finish the game off,' was Jurgen Klopp's summary. And he's right - his team won this game twice and put it in the bag. Liverpool's lack of focus and sloppy mistakes led them to refuse to have what was supposed to be a monumental move in their quest for four trophies.

Despite a VAR study, the decision not to award the spot-kick stood as the game came to its conclusion moments. City broke the deadlock first with a well-executed corner routine finished by John Stones, sparking travel enthusiasts.

On Sunday, Premier League leaders Liverpool and arch-rivals Manchester City met at Anfield in what may be a title-defining match between Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola in what may be a title-defining match. Liverpool, who have won in straight competitions in a row, is one point clear of The Citizens' arrival at the summit and could potentially cement their hold on the title with victory as they look to provide Klopp with the most fitting farewell. However, they face a tenacious City team that has won 18 games in their last 20 years and has yet to win in their last 20 and has shown no signs of slowing down. Guardiola's side will be emboldened by Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, and Diogo Jota, with Jack Grealish the only genuine concern for the visitors following a recurrence of a groin problem.

Klopp's quest for four trophies was hampered by being on the injured list, but the entrepreneur was excited to announce some green shoots of recovery on Friday. Klopp also announced that Salah, who has been suffering from a thigh injury, will return to training next week, potentially putting him into contention against City on March 10. A list of other players who are still out includes Diogo Jota, Alisson, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ryan Gravenberch, and Curtis Jones.

According to sources, Liverpool is likely to listen to offers for one of their most coveted attacking players this summer. It comes as the Merseyside outfit has an abundance of talented forwards who can lead their lines. Jurgen Klopp's side has been marred by injuries in recent weeks, with Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah, and Diogo Jota all being sidelined with injuries, the German manager has put faith in many academy graduates.

Manchester United and Brighton have each sustained 28 injuries, while Tottenham, Nottingham Forest, and Crystal Palace have all been dealt with 27 lay-offs. Liverpool and Chelsea have each sustained 27 separate injuries, highlighted by the combined 19 absentees from their matchday squads for the Carabao Cup finals at Wembley on Sunday.

Erling Haaland has burst onto the scene in the last two years at Manchester City, scoring 36 goals in a campaign that saw his team win a historic Treble containing the Premier League title. The score was a record for a Premier League season, and with 12 games remaining, he has already added 17 to his total this season. However, the Norwegian doesn't even rank in the top scorers of the last five years, with no Manchester City players making the cut.

The Egyptian striker has been a long-serving ambassador for Pepsi, first uniting with a former Liverpool teammate to film an advertisement for the soft drinks brand. And although he has been out for the next few weeks due to an illness picked up while overseas service at Afcon, Salah's latest snapshots of the north-west city have ignited optimism that he could return to the field quickly.

BI BERNSTEIN VIEW: Andy Robertson is a welcome exception to the Liverpool injury story that has dominated preparations for their Wembley final. Although several players have been crocked, the feared defender has recently returned from a long absence with a dislocated shoulder. Jurgen Klopp will be disqualified after losing the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea on Wednesday, the first of four opportunities to celebrate his farewell season at Anfield with silverware. Robbo has lifted every major trophy under his German name, and he can see the absurdity of his own recovery compared to teammates such as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota, who have been relegated to the hospital bench.

Becker has a hamstring injury, Alexander-Arnold aggravated a knee injury, sidelined him in January, and Jones has an ankle injury, and no one will return until the Premier League match against Brighton on March 31. 'Ali, muscle injury, after the international break, it will take time,' said assistant manager Pep Lijnders ahead of the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea on Sunday.'

Though he favored Salah to one of Tottenham's greatest players, he couldn't justify giving the world crown to the Egyptian queen. On TikTok, the injured Liverpool player competed in a 'football bracket' tournament for JD Sports. Participants have been invited to narrow down a list of 16 names to their chosen by the challenge's design as a knockout tournament with stars competing head-to-head.

LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: One Liverpool fan on social media had a clever edited version of the Reds logo, causing the legs of the famous Liver Bird to be bandaged up. However, it would be inaccurate to say that Jurgen Klopp's injured warriors moved a step closer to the league title with this victory. Yes, those ten high-profile absentees were felt, from missing steady Alisson when stand-in Caoimhin Kelleher was fouled to see Liverpool fall behind, to bemoaning the absence of Mo Salah, Darwin Nunez, and Diogo Jota when the first half was missing chances. However, even as the majority of the first-choice XI was tucked up in the warmth of their homes due to an injury outbreak that some believe might have derail a battle on four fronts, this was more of a seismic stride than a limp closer to being the champions of England for the 20th time.

Despite mounting injury difficulties at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp has maintained that Liverpool should not look for excuses against Luton on Wednesday, as he announced that Diogo Jota will be out for'months,' although he wouldn't know how long. Liverpool's absence - as a result of a knee injury - will have an effect on the Premier League championship run-in and their quest for four trophies. Curtis Jones and the Portuguese forward were both forced off in the first half of Liverpool's 4-1 victory over Brentford over the weekend.

Liverpool and Chelsea are set to meet in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday for the second time. Both teams participated in national cup finals two years ago, with the Reds winning on penalties on both directions, and the Reds firmly in the playoffs, and they will face Mauricio Pochettino's men in the Premier League this weekend. However, Jurgen Klopp has a lot of selection questions to consider because of the number of injuries that have plagued his squad in recent weeks.

SIMON JONES: Scans have announced that the pair will face a spell on the sidelines and will not be available for the Wembley final, as Liverpool will also be without Trent Alexander-Arnold. Due to hamstring injuries, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alisson are also concerned. During the 4-1 victory over Brentford on Saturday, Jota and Jones were withdrawn with respective knee and ankle injuries. Liverpool will await further tests before determining a timeframe for their recovery, but there are concerns about Jota's knee injury, which could delay his recovery by up to two months.

According to Mail Sport's Dominic King, Liverpool is only third favorite to win the Premier League this season. Following their 4-1 victory over Brentford to give them 57 points from 25 games, the Reds have a two-point lead at the top of the table, with Arsenal right behind them and Man City - who have a game in hand. Despite Liverpool's success, King - who covered Liverpool games for nearly two decades - believes the Reds will fail due to difficult fixtures and injuries in the team.

Oliver was embroiled in drama during Liverpool's 4-1 victory over Brentford over the weekend, refusing to appeal Ivan Toney's penalty after he was given a shove in the back from Andy Robertson inside the box. After a VAR check, the veteran referee pushed on and his decision stayed. Brentford, on the other hand, was unfortunate not to have been given the spot-kick in the second half, and it was reportedly out of fear of Oliver. There is no evidence that Coote's professional relationship with Oliver influenced his decision during the game at the Gtech Community Stadium. Despite Curtis Jones, Diogo Jota, and Darwin Nunez being forced to miss due to injury, Liverpool coasted to all three points to keep their title contention intact.