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.

Latest on Diogo Jota and Joe GomezLiverpool’s pursuit of Premier League glory encountered hurdles, with key players sidelined due to injuries. Yet, amidst these setbacks,

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.

Liverpool: Arne Slot confirms injury timeline for Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez after blows - Injury-hit season for Jota continues

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 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 seemingly yet to recover from the niggle that kept him out of Saturday's win over Brentford as he was not spotted in training ahead of the meeting with Lille in the Champions League

The Reds have already booked their spot in the last 16 of Europe’s elite club competition after winning all six games so far. Diogo Jota was absent for last Saturday’s 2-0 win