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 substitute Diogo Jota's second-half header earned the visitors a battling 1-1 draw with surprise Premier League title rivals Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, keeping the leaders six points clear at the top of the standings.
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 latest announcement has not gone down well with Liverpool supporters after the forward's goal against Nottingham Forest.
Diogo Jota has emerged as an injury doubt for Liverpool ’s trip to Brentford with the Portuguese forward suffering a new fitness blow.
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 scored less than 30 seconds after coming on in the second half to cancel out Chris Wood's early opener
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.
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.
The tension even filtered its way to Mikel Arteta who has been less excitable on the touchline in general this season but reverted to type as his side lost their way at the Emirates.
SPORT will bring you all the latest transfer football news and major talking points from the Premier League and beyond. Darwin Nunez was the hero for Liverpool as he came off the bench to