Liverpool News Roundup: Jota Out of Arsenal Clash, Fallows Departs, and More
Liverpool Football Club has suffered a significant blow ahead of their Premier League clash against Arsenal, with Diogo Jota ruled out due to a rib injury. Jota, who has a history of scoring against the Gunners, will miss the crucial match on Sunday.
The Portuguese forward suffered the injury during Saturday’s 2-1 win over Chelsea and is not expected to recover in time for the game. This is a big blow for Liverpool, as Jota has a impressive record against Arsenal, having scored eight goals against them in his career.
Conor Bradley and Federico Chiesa are still doubts, while Alisson and Harvey Elliott are definitely out injured. With Jota’s absence, Darwin Nunez is likely to lead the line, having impressed in the midweek wins over Chelsea and RB Leipzig.
In other news, Scouting and Recruitment Director Dave Fallows has announced his departure from the club after 12 years of service. Fallows has been a key figure in Liverpool’s recruitment strategy, helping to bring in top talent to the club.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are dealing with their own issues, with Bukayo Saka likely to miss the match due to a minor problem. The full-back’s departure would be a major loss for the Gunners.
In other news around the Premier League, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has again been left frustrated by injuries, with Antony joining the list of absentees. Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Kevin De Bruyne will miss Manchester City’s clash with Southampton, while Jeremy Doku and Jack Grealish have fallen ill for Aston Villa’s trip to Crystal Palace.
Here are some key stats to keep an eye on for your fantasy teams:
- Southampton are winless in their last five away games in the Premier League.
- Manchester City have lost only one of their last 20 top-flight matches against Southampton.
- Crystal Palace have not beaten Tottenham in their last 10 meetings.
It’s been eight years since Trent Alexander-Arnold made his Liverpool debut, scoring in a 2-1 win over Tottenham in the Carabao Cup. Today, he’s one of the most talented right-backs in the world, with a trophy cabinet full of titles and a contract that the Reds will be keen to extend.
Finally, happy birthday to Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszli, who turns 24 today – many happy returns to the Liverpool star!
