Liverpool are almost certain to be without Diogo Jota for Saturday’s Premier League game against Brentford. The Portugal international came off the bench in midweek and scored the goal that helped snatch at point at Nottingham Forest.

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.

Arne Slot's side dropped two points at Nottingham Forest after a 1-1 draw before Arsenal beat Tottenham 2-1 on Wednesday evening. Liverpool do still have a game in hand but they will be hoping to get back to winning ways against the Bees to give themselves some breathing room at the top.

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 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.

Premier League leaders Liverpool travel to Brentford this afternoon as they look to return to winning ways.In midweek, Arne Slot’s side were held at Nottingham Forest, with Diogo Jota equalising

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.