BREAKING NEWS: Heartbreaking Diogo Jota news has “rocked” the Liverpool fans all over the world.
Liverpool’s victory over Chelsea on Sunday was overshadowed by an injury to Diogo Jota, leaving the Reds anxiously awaiting the results of a scan to assess its seriousness. The 27-year-old forward was brought down by Tosin Adarabioyo early in the match at Anfield, with the Chelsea defender narrowly escaping a red card for potentially denying a clear goalscoring chance. Jota initially received treatment on the field but had to be replaced after 30 minutes.
Arne Slot has indicated (via The Athletic) that Jota is expected to miss the upcoming Champions League clash against RB Leipzig. However, if the injury turns out to be severe, this could be just the beginning of a more extended spell on the sidelines.
Potential Duration of Jota’s Absence
Football injury analyst @physioscout, who provides insights on injuries from a sports science standpoint, offered an assessment of Jota’s condition on X (formerly Twitter). They suggested two possible scenarios: a rib contusion (bruise) or a rib fracture. Typically, rib injuries are primarily a pain management concern and can resolve within one to two weeks if it’s just a bruise. However, a scan is necessary to rule out any fractures, which could prolong the recovery significantly.
The analyst noted that rib injuries are notoriously painful, which may explain why Jota could not continue playing. If the injury is indeed a rib contusion, he could be sidelined for one to two weeks. However, if a rib fracture is confirmed, the recovery period could extend to four to six weeks.
Potential Impact on Liverpool’s Schedule
If Jota’s injury turns out to be a rib contusion, he would likely miss around two weeks, ruling him out of important fixtures, including trips to RB Leipzig and Arsenal, as well as a double-header against Brighton. In this case, there is a possibility of him returning for the game against Bayer Leverkusen on November 5.
However, a rib fracture would be a much more concerning scenario for Liverpool. If Jota is sidelined for six weeks, he would certainly miss games up to and beyond the next international break, possibly including high-stakes matches against Real Madrid and Manchester City at Anfield. Being unavailable for nine matches, many against top-tier teams, would be a significant setback for both the player and the club. Jota has already endured three separate injuries over the past year, causing him to miss 25 matches, making this latest setback even more frustrating.
At this stage, it seems doubtful that Jota will return to action in October. However, given the injury analyst’s projected timeline, a comeback in early November might still be realistic, depending on the severity of the issue. For now, Liverpool fans will be hoping for a favorable scan result and a quick recovery for the Portuguese forward.
