Liverpool striker Diogo Jota set to miss Fulham clash

Diogo Jota will be unavailable for Liverpool's game against Fulham on Sunday with a knee injury, the very reliable Paul Joyce of The Times has reported.

Jota suffered the issue during the 1-1 draw against FC Midtjylland on Wednesday evening.

The Portuguese had played 87 minutes before being subbed off for Sadio Mane.

Liverpool is waiting for the bruise to settle down before taking a call on the severity of the issue.

Jota has had an incredible start to life at Liverpool, scoring 9 goals in 16 games already.

Liverpool head into the game with 24 points in 11 games - behind league leaders Spurs on goal difference.