Jurgen Klopp has supplied a welcome replace on Diogo Jota‘s restoration from a calf damage, with the supervisor confirming when he ought to return to motion.
It has now been three months since Jota’s final look for Liverpool, having suffered a severe damage within the closing phases of October’s 1-0 win over Man Metropolis.
His extended absence has come amid one other disaster season for Klopp’s aspect, who’re additionally presently with out Luis Diaz, Roberto Firmino and Darwin Nunez from their attacking ranks.
Whereas his return just isn’t imminent, Jota is predicted to be again in competition in “one other few weeks,” as Klopp instructed reporters on Monday.
“I don’t know precisely how lengthy,” the supervisor mentioned.
“He appears to be like actually good, he’s on the market on the pitch. He’s doing plenty of stuff already.”
Requested whether or not the Champions League last-16 tie in opposition to Actual Madrid on February 21 might be a sensible goal, Klopp replied: “From my viewpoint, sure. However I don’t know. Sure.”
There might be a priority that, having probably missed over 4 months when he lastly rejoins his team-mates on matchdays, Jota might take time to get again in control.
Put to him that it could not even be till subsequent season that the Portuguese might be at his finest once more, Klopp appeared baffled.
“No, as a result of Diogo is extraordinarily football-smart,” he defined.
“He might be football-wise again right here [in his mind] once more, so it’s like enjoying the video games with out enjoying the video games.”
Whereas it’s nonetheless some time away, having Jota again match and out there could be an enormous enhance to Liverpool, who ought to have Nunez again in time for the go to of Chelsea on Saturday.
In the meantime, Diaz has shared a constructive replace on his restoration programme on the AXA Coaching Centre, although much less is thought of Firmino’s layoff after a latest setback.
