Liverpool fans are all too familiar with Diogo Jota’s recurring fitness issues, and it seems there may be more bad news ahead of their upcoming match against Brentford.
Reports on Thursday indicated that the Portuguese forward had been training separately from the main squad, sparking concerns that his absence might not be precautionary.
In his pre-match press conference, manager Arne Slot provided an update on Jota’s condition, stating, “He wasn’t on the training ground yesterday, so we’ll need to assess his condition today. It’s uncertain if he’ll be available tomorrow. He felt a slight niggle during the half-hour he played after coming on. While he finished the game, he complained afterward, which is why he didn’t train yesterday. We’ll have to see how he responds today and tomorrow.”
Jota’s potential absence would be a major setback for Liverpool, as he plays a crucial role in their setup. However, his ongoing injury struggles continue to frustrate the team.
Slot had previously mentioned that Jota was following a tailored fitness program to keep in top shape, but it seems this has not fully resolved the issue, with the former Wolves forward once again facing time on the sidelines.
After carefully managing Jota’s minutes, it must be particularly frustrating for Slot to lose such an important player once again. Despite Jota’s undeniable importance to Liverpool’s success, his frequent injuries continue to disrupt the team’s consistency.
