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.

Liverpool will be without Joe Gomez and Diogo Jota as they prepare to host Lille OSC in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. Arne Slot has an almost complete squad at his disposal as

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 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’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.

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,