Liverpool’s victory over Chelsea on Sunday was dampened by an injury to Diogo Jota, with the club anxiously awaiting scan results to assess its severity.
The 27-year-old was fouled by Tosin Adarabioyo early in the match, with the Chelsea defender fortunate not to be sent off for denying a goal-scoring chance. After receiving initial treatment on the field, Jota was substituted in the 30th minute.
Manager Arne Slot (via The Athletic) has indicated that Jota is expected to miss the Champions League match against RB Leipzig, but the injury could be more serious if worst-case scenarios are confirmed.
Football injury analyst @physioscout on X provided a sports science-based assessment, suggesting the injury could be a rib contusion or fracture.
A contusion might sideline Jota for 1-2 weeks, while a rib fracture could result in a 4-6 week absence.
If it’s a minor contusion, Jota may miss matches against Leipzig, Arsenal, and Brighton, with the potential to return for the Bayer Leverkusen game on November 5.
However, a rib fracture could keep him out for six weeks, causing him to miss crucial games against Real Madrid and Manchester City.
This would be a significant setback for both Jota and Liverpool, as the forward has already missed 25 games due to injuries in the past year.
While a return in early November seems plausible, fans are hoping the injury is not serious.
