Diogo Jota‘s unfortunate streak continued after being compelled off the pitch within the first half towards Chelsea, and Arne Slot provided 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 usually come on the top of a crunching deal with – because it did at Anfield on Sunday.
Working in the direction of aim, Tosin Adarabioyo grabbed at Jota simply over the midway line and within the tumble landed instantly 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 crimson card, however the Chelsea man was saved by a masking defender and the situation 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 undecided what it’s however I’d be stunned if he’s there on Wednesday.”
Liverpool play RB Leipzig within the Champions League on Wednesday evening and the chances are high that, with Jota a significant doubt, Nunez begins that tie.
Heading into the 2-1 win over Chelsea, the Reds confronted extra health points than have been reported, with Slot detailing the scenario.
“I’ve plenty of confidence on this crew, however you noticed right this moment that we had some issues after the worldwide break,” he mentioned.
“Conor Bradley isn’t 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, right this moment Diogo needed to be substituted.”
Slot added: “These are all issues everyone has and it’s a must to address throughout the season as properly.
“That’s why I all the time say it’s so tough to win a league title, irrespective of the place on this planet, as a result of so many issues should be finished rather well.”
Liverpool have 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
