BREAKING NEWS: Diogo Jota Misses Training, Will Not Play Against Lille Tomorrow
By Admin | Jan 21, 2025
Liverpool fans are still reveling in the thrilling win over Brentford, but ahead of their Champions League clash with Lille, injury concerns are mounting.
James Pearce reported during the open training session: “No Diogo Jota in open training today. Joe Gomez also still absent.” This suggests that both players will miss Tuesday’s match against the French side.
While Gomez’s absence isn’t unexpected due to his long-term hamstring injury, Jota’s missed training session is a concerning development.
There had been hope that Jota might return soon, following optimistic comments from manager Arne Slot after the Brentford game, but his failure to train the day before a major European fixture points to his unavailability.
While Darwin Núñez impressed in Jota’s absence, having the Portuguese forward fit and available is still a top priority for Liverpool.
Jota’s history of slower-than-expected recoveries only adds to the frustration, and another extended spell on the sidelines would be a significant setback.
Fortunately, Liverpool’s strong position in Europe means there’s no need to rush his return, but seeing the 28-year-old back in training would have been a welcome sight.
