Arne Slot expresses concern over Diogo Jota’s injury as Liverpool faces another setback.

Diogo Jota is uncertain for Liverpool’s Premier League match against Brentford on Saturday due to a new injury setback. The striker had recently come off the bench to score in the 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest, but raised concerns when he missed training on Thursday. Initially, it was thought he was following his individual recovery plan after an earlier upper-body injury against Chelsea in October. However, Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledged Jota’s fitness is now in doubt for the Brentford match as the team aims to preserve their four-point lead at the top of the table.

“Jota is an important player for us,” Slot stated. “He wasn’t at training yesterday, so we’ll assess him today.” Slot revealed that Jota had felt some discomfort after playing for 30 minutes against Forest but managed to finish the match. “He complained a bit after the game, which is why he missed training on Thursday.”

Slot also explained that Jota, like all players, follows an individual training program to address specific needs and prevent injuries, emphasizing that this is a standard practice for every player. While waiting for Jota’s fitness update, Liverpool is set to welcome back Darwin Núñez following his suspension, and Slot expects Luis Díaz, who missed training with a sore throat, to be fit for Saturday’s mat

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