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. The 28-year-old Portugal international had only returned in December after recovering from an upper body impact injury,

He disagreed that Darwin Nunez is low on confidence and said "it is the life of a striker that sometimes you score and sometimes you don't." Slot added: "We have so many goals in our team and Darwin will score like he has in the past for this club. I don't see him struggling that much."

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,

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Liverpool forward Diogo Jota an injury doubt to face Brentford ► Subscribe to Sky Sports News: ► Watch Sky Sports: Liverpool forward Diogo Jota is an injury doubt to face Brentford on Saturday. Jota came off bench to equalise against Nottingham Forest but didn't train on Thursday.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot updated on the fitness of Diogo Jota and others ahead of their Premier League clash with Brentford Melwood, Liverpool, UK

Arne Slot could be without Diogo Jota this weekend but the Portugal striker is not the only player set to miss out as Brentford hosts Liverpool in the Premier League.

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.