Diogo Jota is a fresh fitness doubt for Liverpool’s trip to Brentford in what would be a blow for the Portuguese forward after his substitute goal against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.
The striker, 28, missed just shy of two months with a chest injury recently and has featured off the bench in the Reds’ last six league fixtures but his only start came against Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup.
And Jota, who scored with his first touch as a substitute at Forest in the 1-1 draw, has now suffered another setback with Arne Slot admitting it will be a ‘struggle’ for him to feature on the tricky trip to west London on Saturday.
‘There's no doubt about the fact that Jota is an important player for us,’ said the boss on Friday morning. ‘He was not in training yesterday [Thursday] so we have to see where he is today.
‘I am not sure that he will be available for tomorrow. We have to wait and see. He felt a little niggle during the half-hour he was on (against Forest), he could finish the game but afterwards he complained a bit about it.
‘That's why he didn't train on Thursday. We have to see if he is available today and tomorrow. It will be a struggle to have him on the pitch tomorrow but we are hoping to see him in the near future.’
The Premier League leaders are also not guaranteed to have fellow forward Luis Diaz in their ranks after the Colombian reported a sore throat and illness this week, also skipping training on Thursday.
As things stand, though, Diaz would be expected to recover and travel to Brentford.
Given Jota’s injury record and Darwin Nunez’s lack of form, Slot and Co have not made a full decision on whether fellow striker Jayden Danns will go out on loan this month.
Several Championship clubs are keeping an eye on the 19-year-old.
Waabikrsu
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Yes the fans should change the situation to make Liverpool a stronger team.
I sx, ugk,dmt all j
tizabcdmpu
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Liverpool not ready yet
danabdilty
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the Pattern of Salah,he will hardly win PFA player of the year let alone Balon d or,Salah always fade in the second half of the season,when things are won and awards are voted for.
you are definitely right, that who Salah is 💯⚽🏆
zacdemptz
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if at all Elon musk wanna buy our club I still see some fans that don't want him, with this fsg we're going to wait for years to win the league any lose or draw will give Arsenal upper hands we haven't play any big team yet we've lost 4 points, Arsenal re out there wanna splash 80m plus on a striker we have no better defender to pair Van djik, Konate is injury prone, no striker to compete and score if Salah drop form all the squad form is dropped, idk why some fans still want this group to continue to be the owner
Liverpool will hand over the title to Arsenal. Arsenal spending big money. Arsenal deceived it.
zacdemptz
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In spite of all this, owners will still not add to the ranks. It's annoying that they are happy to jeopardize the premier league title by being heinously stingy. Until key players start dropping like flies. I've concluded that the owners don't want us to win the league
Players always work hard for the medals... so sad.
zacdemptz
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I don't blame the owners,I blame the fans in England that keeps going to Anfield to watch match,I believe if they stage a protest or a walk out and refuse to go watch lfc plays for sometimes,the owner will take them serious,either they buy players or sell the club.Liverpool is really becoming an embarrasement.
Yes the fans should change the situation to make Liverpool a stronger team.
zacdemptz
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the Pattern of Salah,he will hardly win PFA player of the year let alone Balon d or,Salah always fade in the second half of the season,when things are won and awards are voted for.
Salah did not fade away. Just imagining if Salah is no longer with Liverpool. Liverpool will fade away.
Vabbeklnpz
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the Pattern of Salah,he will hardly win PFA player of the year let alone Balon d or,Salah always fade in the second half of the season,when things are won and awards are voted for.
Vabbeklnpz
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I don't blame the owners,I blame the fans in England that keeps going to Anfield to watch match,I believe if they stage a protest or a walk out and refuse to go watch lfc plays for sometimes,the owner will take them serious,either they buy players or sell the club.Liverpool is really becoming an embarrasement.
yuhacdosu
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if at all Elon musk wanna buy our club I still see some fans that don't want him, with this fsg we're going to wait for years to win the league any lose or draw will give Arsenal upper hands we haven't play any big team yet we've lost 4 points, Arsenal re out there wanna splash 80m plus on a striker we have no better defender to pair Van djik, Konate is injury prone, no striker to compete and score if Salah drop form all the squad form is dropped, idk why some fans still want this group to continue to be the owner
This the 1st step to the disastor
yuhacdosu
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Owner happy for the surplus money, not really for the sporting spirits & club & fans’ glory
Casaceprs
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In spite of all this, owners will still not add to the ranks. It's annoying that they are happy to jeopardize the premier league title by being heinously stingy. Until key players start dropping like flies. I've concluded that the owners don't want us to win the league
Tisaceiknz
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Remember how many times the Cowboys let LFC down at the last minute when taking the cup looked obvious. Are they being bribed by other clubs to sell Liverpool? Have a stingy boss, be prepared for stress and heart attacks.
Moclnprtyz
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A TIME OF GIVING TITLE AWAY IS ON NOW WHAT A SHY PLAYING NOW EVERY TEAM COMING TO US SINCE WE DROPPED AGAINST MAN UNITED IS 50-50% 1)SALAAH SHOULD HAVE A BACKUP LOOK IS BULL FINISHING NO ADJUSTMENT EVERY BALL IN A BOX HE LOOK AT THE FAR CORNER WHAT IS THIS 2)DIAZ SINCE HE SCORED A HAT TRICK NOW I SEE NOW SHARP ENOUGH LOOK TIRED ENOUGH, HENCE HE PLAY COZ NO BACKUPS 3) GIVE DANNY THIS MATCH AGANST BEDFORD WE CAN RESTORE OUR THREE POINT WINNING 4)BREDFORD HAS FIVE BEST ATTACKER AND TWO BEST FINISHER SO IF WE WONT PLAN WELL TO SCORE MANY GOAL AT A TIME WE WILL CONCEDE FIRST AND FIGHT FOR A DRAW AND TITLE WILL BE OVER
hosbdilmsz
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playing Chiesa wouldn't be a bad Idea either while Nunez on the back up as a substitute for him
Frankaay™
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Play Danns upfront.
heuacilmyz
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farst team next year
Hatbeilny
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if at all Elon musk wanna buy our club I still see some fans that don't want him, with this fsg we're going to wait for years to win the league any lose or draw will give Arsenal upper hands we haven't play any big team yet we've lost 4 points, Arsenal re out there wanna splash 80m plus on a striker we have no better defender to pair Van djik, Konate is injury prone, no striker to compete and score if Salah drop form all the squad form is dropped, idk why some fans still want this group to continue to be the owner
bamadiloty
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You got all the cash go out there and buy a striker
bubbilopuz
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all we hear is just bad news on liverpool's behalf, nothing good yet these stubborn stooges wont heed the warning because all the signs are there,but as with liverpool they rather sacrifice another title to uphold their so called perfect business model, so we'll see in may if luck is going to bring us thru because im sure the directors wont,we gor 3 center back because obviously the coach has no trust in Quansah, one makeshift DM in gravenberch where if not injury then fatigue gonna chip in,a foward they claim to buy in the name of cheapness in chiesa in who the coach also has no trust in so why buy him,a prolific midfielder in Elliott who for some reason the coach dont want to play, he rather keep Jones on the field all wen he isnt doing anything or pur him on instead of elliot all wen Elliott skills are more suited for low block,so i can say liverpool are desperately trying to stop themselves from winning the league and they just might succeed because i guess that's the job of Edwards and Hughes
pozacikrty
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please just make a signing, I'm tired of always lacking behind the others in the market. There are clear flaws in this team so why not improve them
ruoabmnpu
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useless club with useless Owners
very true
ruoabmnpu
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Liverpool is never serious in buying players... nonsense management team
walex2
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Dane will be perfect replacement chaeser also will be fine there try any of this 2 in that position u wont regret it
wewabelru
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Chiesa was great and Smart in front of goal but Slot didn't like him. I don't know Why?
wewabelru
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Nunez was struggle in front of goal but i like his playing style and he can assist Mo Salah or any other front player. I think he will perform better tomorrow against Brentford and score.
Zocabdmopu
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Fenway sports. buy defender and striker for us okay
weaabcikmy
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liverpool by players and stop being stingy
cadabeinu
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for me I don't understand this coach who refused to sign a player
cj1
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Opportunity for chiesa
lungoulenhkip
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liverpool have explosive chiesa they better find his position quick..he will be important
Sesbrsty
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Small issue for Slot, Chiesa in for Jota. What the big fuss?
jojo88
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Jota is known for a plastic leg together with Shaw & co.
El-Magnificool
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Hmmm 🤔🤔🤔
AbdulZaks008
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Liverpool should just sign another defender and Striker
Kuuekpstz
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useless club with useless Owners
Mohamedimam
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Joto is very good player but the repeated injuries is his curse
Cukabtuy
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wish him first recovery may God heal him❤❤
hatdelnouy
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ufii