Despite at ease 4-1 win away at Brentford, the headlines coming from the Gtech Community Stadium for Liverpool are all about the first-half injuries suffered with the aid of Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones.
The outlook for the pair does not seem good. Both will absolutely miss the Carabao Cup closing towards Chelsea subsequent Sunday after leaving West London “on crutches”.
According to Liverpool Echo’s Ian Doyle, Jones used to be viewed boarding the team bus “with his left foot in a shielding boot”, while Jota left the stadium “with his left knee in a brace”.
Following the game, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp instructed TNT Sport (via BBC Sport): “Diogo’s appears likely the worst. I didn’t see it back however I heard the pictures didn’t look remarkable as well.”
The Portuguese striker had to be stretchered off after Christian Norgaard fell on his right knee after a three-way clash which additionally involved Alexis Mac Allister.
This resulted in Mohamed Salah making an earlier-than-expected return to the side from an harm of his own.
As for Jones, the midfielder used to be replaced in the 33rd minute of the sport by means of Ryan Gravenberch after falling awkwardly in the aftermath of an innocuous-looking challenge which did not even result in a foul being given.
GROWING INJURY LIST
Liverpool’s injury listing has been growing, with key players like goalkeeper Alisson, midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai and defender Trent Alexander-Arnold already sidelined, in addition to long-term absentees Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic.
Today’s pressured substitutions will similarly add to Klopp’s decision woes.
With a midweek Premier League fixture towards Luton Town looming ahead of the Carabao Cup final, these updates come as a foremost blow to the Reds.
However, there used to be a glimmer of hope on Saturday as Salah scored Liverpool’s 0.33 intention as he made his return from injury.
