Liverpool could be without striker Diogo Jota when the Premier League leaders take on Brentford on Saturday. Jota scored 22 seconds after coming off the bench at Nottingham Forest in midweek, with his header securing a point for Arne Slot’s side.
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,
Diogo Jota is once again doubtful for Liverpool’s trip to Brentford, with the striker suffering a fitness complaint after his goal against Nottingham Forest. Jota’s season – and, in truth, the majority of his time at Liverpool – has been stop-start so far, with the No. 20 limited to 11 starts.
Liverpool will be aiming for their first Premier League win of 2025 as they face Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Reds are wi
Reports from Sky Sports journalist Vinny O’Connor indicate that Jota was undergoing individual training, with Liverpool’s medical team opting for a cautious approach to his recovery. This comes as no surprise given the injury setbacks the 28-year-old has endured this season.
Liverpool’s upcoming fixture against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium is a crucial clash for the Reds’ title hopes. The spotlight intensifies on Liverpool’s new tactical shifts under Arne Slot’s management as they face a crucial test against the Bees.
Liverpool's lead at the top of the Premier League table has been reduced to just four points following their 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night and
Brentford come into this match with a hefty injury list, lacking six players who would have liked to make an impact. Rico Henry has come through his first match back in fit, however, which will be pleasing news for the side.
Liverpool’s midfield is likely to be unchanged, with Dominik Szoboszlai potentially given another chance to get more minutes under his belt after returning from injury. And in attack, Slot could opt to rest Diaz after he missed training on Thursday and instead name Darwin Nunez in the starting XI.
With just one win in five across all competitions, pressure is starting to build up slightly on Liverpool ahead of their trip to Brentford on Saturday. Arne Slot’s side still sit four points clear at the top of the table,
Arne Slot says the second half of the season will be even tougher than the first as he targets a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title for Liverpool in his first campaign at Anfield.