Diogo Jota Out Until Late November Due to Injury

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota will be sidelined until after the November international break due to a rib injury sustained against Chelsea. Manager Arne Slot confirmed that Jota will miss crucial matches against Brighton, Bayer Leverkusen, and Aston Villa, leaving the team with limited attacking options. Alongside Jota, goalkeeper Alisson Becker and forward Harvey Elliott are also out, while Federico Chiesa's return remains uncertain due to ongoing fitness issues. Slot expressed concern over the squad's depth amidst a demanding schedule of seven games in three weeks. Although Slot had previously rotated players, he indicated that injuries would limit such flexibility moving forward. The team's next match is a Carabao Cup tie against Brighton, which comes during a challenging period for the club.