Liverpool boss Arne Slot gave an update on Diogo Jota’s fitness after the forward was subbed off early in their 2-1 win against Chelsea. Jota was chosen ahead of Darwin Nunez but got injured in a challenge with Tosin Adarabioyo.
The incident reminded fans of when William Saliba was sent off for a similar tackle. Referee John Brooks only gave Tosin a yellow card despite calls for a red. Jota tried to play on but had to be substituted in the 30th minute.
Slot expects Jota to miss the RB Leipzig game due to his injury. Alisson Becker, Harvey Elliott, and Federico Chiesa were already out, while Alexis Mac Allister missed training. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Bradley also had fitness issues.
Despite the setbacks, Liverpool secured a crucial win over Chelsea with goals from Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones. They now sit at the top of the Premier League table, ahead of Manchester City. Slot praised his team’s resilience but acknowledged the challenges they faced after the international break. Liverpool will face Arsenal next weekend in a blockbuster clash.