Arne Slot confirms fresh Liverpool injury blow

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota might miss the team’s upcoming Premier League clash against Brentford due to a fresh injury concern.

The Portuguese star played a crucial role in salvaging a point for the Reds against Nottingham Forest, coming off the bench to score in the second half.

However, Jota reported discomfort following the game, raising doubts about his availability. Liverpool manager Arne Slot provided an update on Jota’s condition, admitting uncertainty about his readiness.

“He wasn’t on the training ground yesterday, so we’ll have to see today,” Slot shared. The 28-year-old has struggled with injuries this season, having missed 12 matches with a muscular problem before his December return.

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Slot highlighted that Liverpool’s medical team has tailored an individual program for Jota to manage his fitness and prevent recurring issues.

“Every player has an individual program to improve or avoid injuries,” Slot explained. Despite these measures, Jota felt discomfort during his appearance against Forest, prompting concerns over another potential setback.

Liverpool currently sit four points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with a game in hand over second-placed Arsenal.

The team’s depth will be tested if Jota is ruled out, especially as they aim to maintain their advantage in the title race.

Slot remains hopeful but cautious, emphasizing that final decisions on Jota’s involvement will depend on his condition during training.

Fans will be eager to see if the forward can recover in time to feature in the critical match against Brentford.