BREAKING NEWS: Heartbreaking news has been announced for Diogo Jota and Federico chiesa. Sky Sports reporter has confirmed it. 💔

Liverpool could face the prospect of being without both Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa for their upcoming Champions League match against Bologna. While a recent training ground update brought some good news regarding Jota, with a scan on his foot injury returning clear results, there is still uncertainty around Chiesa’s availability due to a lack of further updates on his condition.

Vinny O’Connor of Sky Sports shared some insight: “Unfortunately, Jota’s not training today due to a foot issue. The good news is that the scan didn’t reveal any serious damage, but he’s still not taking part in training sessions.” There remains a possibility that Jota could feature against Bologna, but O’Connor suggested that Darwin Núñez, who recently returned to training after missing the match against Wolves due to illness, is likely to start instead.

As for Federico Chiesa, his absence from training has raised questions, and O’Connor admitted there isn’t much clarity on his status: “We’re still waiting for an update on Chiesa, but hopefully, Arne Slot will provide more information in the pre-Bologna press conference.”

Chiesa’s injury caused concern among Liverpool fans, especially after the forward was seen limping off the field in Liverpool’s recent 2-1 win against Wolves. However, further updates on his condition are expected during Arne Slot’s pre-match press conference, where fans will be hoping for positive news regarding the two players.

With both Jota and Chiesa potentially sidelined, Liverpool’s injury list has grown, adding to the ongoing absence of Harvey Elliott. Elliott has been out since early September after suffering a fractured foot while training with England’s U21 team. Despite these setbacks, there’s optimism around Jota’s return, with the Portuguese forward expected to recover quickly.

Looking ahead, Liverpool’s packed fixture schedule after the international break in October means that there will be plenty of opportunities for Chiesa to feature if he recovers soon. Between October 20 and October 30, the Reds have four matches lined up, providing plenty of minutes for the Italian to make an impact. His presence will be especially valuable, not only to bolster the attack but also to offer some much-needed rest for Mo Salah ahead of the busy period leading up to the end of the year.

Overall, while Jota’s injury seems less serious, the uncertainty around Chiesa’s situation leaves fans eagerly awaiting further updates as Liverpool prepares for a critical run of matches.