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Liverpool Echo
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Stephen Killen

Diogo Jota makes 'strange' Liverpool return admission and lifts lid on injury frustration

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has reflected on his return to Premier League action against Crystal Palace.

The Portuguese international started for the Reds in their drab goalless draw at Selhurst Park as he made his first start since October. Darwin Nunez was missing after a shoulder injury, which he suffered against Newcastle United, flared up once again.

Jota was forced to miss out on a childhood dream in playing for his country at the World Cup after he suffered a serious calf injury during the closing stages of Liverpool's 1-0 win over Manchester City.

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