Liverpool return to Premier League action on Saturday with another away fixture, this time against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium. The Reds have been impressive on the road this season, remaining unbeaten at the halfway mark.
Following a hard-earned point against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, Liverpool are eager for a victory to maintain their lead at the top of the table, which has been cut to four points by Arsenal.
Fortunately, the squad traveling to West London is largely injury-free—a rarity at this stage of the season. However, during Thursday’s training session at the AXA Training Centre, Sky Sports journalist Vinny O’Connor noted the absence of two key players: Joe Gomez and Diogo Jota.
Joe Gomez and Diogo Jota Miss Training
Joe Gomez, who is recovering from a long-term injury, remains unavailable. O’Connor reported, “Joe Gomez still isn’t ready to join the group and continues his recovery.”
More concerningly, Diogo Jota, who scored on Tuesday, was also absent from full team training. O’Connor explained, “Jota is currently working individually, which isn’t entirely unexpected given the careful approach to his recovery this season.”
Will Diogo Jota Face Brentford?
Despite O’Connor downplaying Jota’s absence, it raises questions about his readiness for the weekend. While individual training isn’t unusual, Jota has been back from injury for over a month. Considering his limited minutes against Forest, it seems unusual for him to be held back now.
With the Brentford game approaching, it’s unlikely Jota will be fit to start if he doesn’t return to full training by Friday. Manager Arne Slot is expected to provide further updates in his pre-match press conference, but Jota’s availability remains uncertain for now.
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