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.

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.

Diogo Jota is facing “weeks” out after suffering a fresh injury setback, Arne Slot has confirmed. The Liverpool forward scored off the bench to earn Liverpool a point against Nottingham Forest last week,

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

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