Diogo Jota pressed his claims for a place in the XI with his immediate impact on Tuesday, but in his pre-match press conference, Slot confirmed the Portuguese forward picked up a niggle during his cameo and was struggling to be fit. Given his recent injury record, risking him from the start would be a potentially flawed move.

Diogo Jota is a fitness doubt for Liverpool’s Premier League trip to Brentford tomorrow. The Portugal international made an instant impact off the bench when he scored in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest,

Liverpool have the chance to increase their lead at the top of the table before their title rivals play, but they face a capable Brentford away from home.

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota missed training and is a doubt for Saturday's Premier League clash against Brentford, head coach Arne Slot said on the eve of the match.

Liverpool manager, Arne Slot stated on the eve of the game that attacker Diogo Jota is doubtful for Saturday’s Premier The post Slot Rules Out Jota For Brentford Game first appeared on Africa Top Sports.

Arne Slot could be without Diogo Jota this weekend but the Portugal striker is not the only player set to miss out as Brentford hosts Liverpool in the Premier League.