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,

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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.

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.

The Portuguese offered thrust and threat in saving a point for Arne Slot's side, and deserves the chance to start

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.

In football, some players are built for the big moments, and Diogo Jota proved yet again that he belongs in that category. Against Nottingham Forest, Liverpool’s No. 20 demonstrated why he should be starting crucial matches,

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.

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.