Liverpool manager Klopp gives hope for Diogo Jota return against Crystal Palace

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19 May 2021 • 6:28 AM MYT
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Diogo Jota's ankle injury is not as bad as first feared, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has confirmed.

It was believed the Portugal international would miss the remainder of the season after he was forced to withdraw from Sunday's win over West Bromwich Albion.

But the exciting forward could play the final game of the Premier League season this weekend, and will definitely be fit for Portugal's Euro2020 campaign.

Klopp told a press-conference before Wednesday's clash with Burnley: "Diogo, when the swelling went down, we did another picture and it looked better than in the first place with the first scan. With the CT [scan] you could see it better.

"So, there is a tiny, tiny little chance for him for the weekend, but it depends how it improves now. We have to see that.

"It is obviously good news for Portugal and for Diogo himself, with the Euros not in danger at all. That's good, but if it's good enough for us, we will see."