A number of Liverpool supporters have reacted negatively to an injury update regarding Diogo Jota ahead of the weekend clash with Watford.

The Reds return to Premier League action on Saturday lunchtime, looking to pick up an important victory at Vicarage Road. Memories of the 3-0 defeat there in 2019/20 still haunt Jurgen Klopp's side and this would be an ideal time to avenge that surprise loss.

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Liverpool aren't without injury problems going into the game, though, while Alisson and Fabinho look set to be unavailable because of post-international duty quarantine.

One player who could miss out is Jota, with journalist Ben Dinnery [via Anfield Watch on Twitter] confirming on Monday that the forward has been struggling with a muscle issue on Portugal duty.

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Liverpool fans bemoan Jota update

It means his involvement in Saturday's match remains up in the air and these Liverpool fans have reacted negatively to the news on Twitter. with Klopp set to be deprived of a player who has already found the net three times in the league this season.

"Nah, I don’t need this this morning"

Credit: @ZeusLFC

"Oh wonderful"

Credit: @dann_25

"This is why I am not a fan of international breaks"

Credit: @JisooLiverpool

"Sighh"

Credit: @bayowaaaa

"I’m struggling with 20/21 PTSD issue"

Credit: @KayethenLFC

"Oh no, another injury on the list"

Credit: @Mahomed64720744

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