Liverpool forward Diogo Jota is not set to return until February now, the Athletic report.
Jota was scheduled to be back in late January, as reported by the same outlet recently.
However, it seems that the Portuguese forward will now be out for longer than first expected.
That is a considerable blow to Liverpool, who need Jota back as soon as possible.
The Reds have not looked at their flowing best going forward this season, and struggled to break down Manchester United yesterday.
Jurgen Klopp had to turn to the likes of Divock Origi as his side looked to make a breakthrough, but they drew another blank.
Liverpool have now gone three games without scoring, and if Jota had been fit he surely would have been starting at this point.
The former Wolves man made a roaring start to his Liverpool career, but he has now been out for weeks.
And it seems that his comeback may not happen later this month after all, after the latest update about his fitness.
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