World Cup: Liverpool's Portugal forward Diogo Jota ruled out with calf injury

Jota has been ruled out of the World Cup due to a calf injury.

The 25-year-old was taken off on a stretcher in the final moments of the game.

Jota will be out for a long time.

There is an injury to the calf muscle. The German said it was sad news for the boy and us.

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So far, he's okay. He's smart. I think he knew when we took him off the field.

He explained a lot to us after the game. I think he was aware that it was a serious matter and could have an impact on his World Cup dreams.

Jota wrote on social media that he ended up in the worst way. One of my dreams came to an abrupt end.

He missed the start of the season with a leg injury, but returned as a substitute in a goalless draw againstEverton.

During the international break, Jota played for Portugal and scored a goal in a victory over the Czech Republic.