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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Diog Jota is a doubt for Liverpool's visit to Brentford in the Premier League after missing training on Thursday.

Liverpool maintained their Premier League title challenge with a well-deserved 1-1 draw at fellow contenders Nottingham Forest on Tuesday evening. Substitute Diogo Jota struck in the second half to ensure Arne Slot's side remain in a strong position at the top of the table while entering the second half of the campaign.

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.

Liverpool are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League by a comfortable margin, but head coach Arne Slot may need to consider upsetting one of his key stars if he is to keep the Reds there.

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.