Jurgen Klopp confirms Diogo Jota could be out until FEBRUARY 

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Diogo Jota will be out for six to eight weeks after sustaining a knee injury in their  Champions League clash with Midtjylland on Wednesday.

Klopp decided to play the Portuguese star in their final group game despite the fact Liverpool had already qualified for the last-16 and now lives to regret the decision. 

The loss of Jota will come as a major blow to Liverpool but the Klopp has stated that the 24-year-old will not be required to undergo surgery.

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Diogo Jota (above) will be out for six to eight weeks

Jota managed 87 minutes before being replaced by fellow forward Sadio Mane in Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Midtjylland.

Despite leaving the pitch comfortably, Klopp has revealed the injury is worse than first feared.

His prolonged absence will be detrimental for Liverpool as Jota has been on fine form for the Reds this season.

Having joined Liverpool from Wolves in September for £45million, Jota has played an instrumental role in their success.

Jota played 87 minutes of the game despite Liverpool already being through to the next round

Klopp is also missing Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Thiago, James Milner and Xherdan Shaqiri 

Jota has contributed nine goals in 17 appearances across all competitions so far this season and will now miss Liverpool’s important fixtures against Tottenham, Manchester United and Manchester City.

The pressure on forwards Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino will now increase as Liverpool are set to play every three or four days up until the New Year.  

Other Liverpool stars currently out of action include Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Thiago, James Milner and Xherdan Shaqiri. 

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