For all his ruthless finishing, instinctive positioning and tireless pressing, injuries have been one of the prevailing themes of Diogo Jota's Liverpool career. The potent Portuguese forward has missed some lengthy spells since trading Molineux for Anfield at the beginning of the 2020/21 campaign,

Arne Slot's latest announcement has not gone down well with Liverpool supporters after the forward's goal against Nottingham Forest.

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.

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

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

Liverpool could be without Diogo Jota for their trip to Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, as Arne Slot revealed the forward has a "niggle."

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’s 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest left many fans frustrated, but as discussed in Stat Me Up on Anfield Index, Dr Phil Barter and Dave Davis broke down the performance and highlighted the crucial influence of Diogo Jota.

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 are at Brentford on Saturday and it has previously been a happy hunting ground for Darwin Nunez but can he find the scoring touch before time runs out on Merseyside?

After an action-packed midweek round of games, the Premier League is back again this weekend with plenty to play for at both ends of the table.