Liverpool injury update on Diogo Jota ahead of Carabao Cup final vs Chelsea, Norwich City and Leeds United
The key talking points from Jurgen Klopp’s press conference ahead of Liverpool vs Norwich.
Jurgen Klopp has been speaking to the media ahead of Liverpool’s clash against Norwich City at Anfield tomorrow.
Here are the main talking points from the Reds boss’ pre-match press conference.
Jota latest
Diogo Jota suffered an ankle injury in Liverpool’s 2-0 Champions League victory at Inter Milan at the San Siro earlier this week.
The striker was substituted at half-time due to swelling and was replaced by Roberto Firmino.
Klopp revealed that Jota will be absent against Norwich and is unsure of the extent of his injury.
The Reds boss said: “No he will not be available. It is still not clear, we need further assessment.
“It’s something with some ligaments around the ankle but not the ligament, some others. It could go quick or the other way.
“We have to wait. Everyone saw the picture of him in a boot, it’s a normal procedure. But for the weekend, no.”
Salah close to landmark
Mo Salah can take his Liverpool goal tally to 150 if he scores against Norwich.
The Egypt international has been a remarkable signing since his arrival in the summer of 2018 from Roma.
Klopp called Salah’s 149 goal haul ‘insane’.
He said: “This team is one of the better ones in the wonderful history of this club and Mo has been a massive part of that.
“The number speak for themselves - absolutely insane. When you say 150, I thought it was only recently we spoke about 100.
“It’s a massive number and hopefully he can do it tomorrow.”
Kelleher cup final outing
Caoimhin Kelleher will start the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea next weekend.
The Irishman has played in all of the previous games in the competition expect against Arsenal in the semi-final first leg when he was unavailable.
Klopp has no plans to give Kelleher a run out before the Wembley encounter, though, and Alisson Becker will continue between the posts.
Klopp said: “He’s used to it. He always plays when he’s not playing before. He’s used to it no plans.
“Hopefully we don’t have to do it. Not that I don’t trust him but that means something to Alli and I hope that not to happen.”