Diogo Jota has admitted one Liverpool team-mate is a better finisher than him and revealed the one rival player he would love to see the Reds sign

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.

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The 27-year-old’s comeback means that Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones are now the only injured members of the Liverpool squad. And as supporters dream of a fully-fit group, journalist David Lynch has provided an update on the crocked pair.

Diogo Jota has emerged as an injury doubt for Liverpool ’s trip to Brentford with the Portuguese forward suffering a new fitness blow.

As Liverpool continues their assertive charge towards the Premier League title, their squad depth is being tested by injuries to key figures Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota. The Reds have maintained their position at the top, navigating through challenges with a combination of strategic prowess and squad resilience.

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.

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,

As Liverpool fans we all know Diogo Jota is the man who should play in that No. 9 role, he is a great link-up player and has unbelievable predatory instincts, but the injury record and depth in attack mean that he has been slightly held back to make sure his fitness can be retained for longer.

For all his ruthless finishing, instinctive positioning and tireless pressing, injuries have been one of the prevailing themes of Diogo Jota's Liverpool career.

Diogo Jota is a doubt for Liverpool's Premier League visit to Brentford on Saturday after suffering a fresh injury setback. Jota came off the bench to score with his first touch to earn the Reds a point in their 1-1 Premier League draw at fellow title contenders Nottingham Forest in midweek.

A Deep DiveWhen Diogo Jota steps onto the pitch, the atmosphere shifts; his ability to influence the game is undeniable. As David Lynch pointedly highlighted