Arne Slot says that Diogo Jota will be out for “weeks rather than months” after the Liverpool attacker suffered another agonising injury setback. The Portugal international missed Saturday’s dramatic win at Brentford after complaining of discomfort in a muscle following the midweek draw with Nottingham Forest.

Arne Slot has confirmed Diogo Jota has suffered a muscle injury as the Liverpool boss backs Darwin Nunez to deputise for the Portugal striker in the coming weeks

Liverpool return to Champions League action when they host Lille at Anfield on Tuesday night but will be without the injured Diogo Jota.

Diogo Jota was ruled out of Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brentford at the weekend and the Portuguese forward won't be imminently returning to action.

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,

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’s pursuit of Premier League glory encountered hurdles, with key players sidelined due to injuries. Yet, amidst these setbacks, Liverpool, led by Arne Slot, maintain a six-point lead at the top of the table. With crucial fixtures on the horizon, the fitness of Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez is under intense scrutiny.

Arne Slot has Liverpool top of the Premier League and the Champions League tables but he has spotted something that needs to be improved - and Diogo Jota can be the man to fix it

Liverpool duo Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez should miss "weeks rather than months" through injury, says head coach Arne Slot.

Diogo Jota will be out for several weeks with a muscle problem as the striker faces a second spell on the sidelines this season. The Portugal international, who spent seven weeks on the sidelines in autumn with a rib injury,