Jota’s Return Date Revealed by Klopp – Surprisingly Positive News
Liverpool fans received a surprising update from Jurgen Klopp regarding the return dates of key players Diogo Jota, Curtis Jones, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Reds’ injury situation has been improving with each passing game, and the return of Ryan Gravenberch is a testament to this progress, as he is set to feature in Sunday’s match against Manchester United.
While the list of absentees is still quite long, with Ibrahima Konate unlikely to be fit for the FA Cup quarter-final, Klopp had some positive news to share during his pre-match press conference at the AXA Training Centre. He revealed that Jones, Alexander-Arnold, and Jota could all be back on the pitch within a matter of weeks.
When asked about the players who would return after the international break, Klopp confirmed that Jones is expected to make his comeback against Brighton on March 31. He then went on to mention that there is a chance for both Jota and Alexander-Arnold to return in the week following Jones’ return.
This means that Jota and Alexander-Arnold might miss the next three games against Manchester United, Brighton, and Sheffield United before making their comeback. However, they could potentially be available for the Premier League fixture against Manchester United on April 7, just days before the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final against Atalanta on April 11.
This update is particularly positive news for Jota, as initial reports from Portugal suggested that he would be out for around two months. This led to speculation that he would only return in mid-to-late April. However, it now seems that Jota’s recovery is ahead of schedule, which is a significant boost for Liverpool.
Unfortunately, there was no update on Alisson’s condition. The goalkeeper has already been sidelined for a month due to a hamstring injury. Klopp also mentioned that Stefan Bajcetic is currently going through his pre-season training, and Ben Doak is expected to be fit in April. However, it seems that the season is over for Thiago and Joel Matip as they continue their recovery.
Overall, Klopp’s update on the return dates of Jota, Jones, and Alexander-Arnold is a surprising and positive development for Liverpool. With the injury situation gradually improving, the team can look forward to having key players back on the field in the coming weeks. This news will undoubtedly boost the morale of both the players and the fans as Liverpool aims to finish the season strongly.