Diogo Jota doesn't make Liverpool's squad today as the Reds look to return to winning ways in the Premier League against Brentford, with Arne Slot having already explained his absence.

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."

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 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 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,

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.

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