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. The 28-year-old Portugal international had only returned in December after recovering from an upper body impact injury,
Arne Slot's latest announcement has not gone down well with Liverpool supporters after the forward's goal against Nottingham Forest.
Why He Must Start Against ForestIn football, some players are built for the big moments, and Diogo Jota proved yet again that he belongs in that category. Against
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 might have scored Liverpool’s equaliser against Nottingham Forest, but the forward could not hide his disappointment at only scoring one goal. The Portuguese took just 22 seconds to get his name on the scoresheet, heading home fellow substitute Kostas Tsimikas’ corner moments after coming on.
Liverpool make a short trip to the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon to take on Brentford in the Premier League, with both teams looking to get back
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.
Diogo Jota was not in Liverpool team training on Thursday ahead of the Reds’ trip to Brentford on Saturday. The Portuguese came off the bench to equalise with his first touch as Arne Slot’s side drew 1-1 away from Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night.
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.
Arne Slot used his subs bench brilliantly as Liverpool won late on against Brentford. Darwin Nunez will take all the headlines but two others shouldn't be forgotten.