Arne Slot faces new injury worries as two players miss pre-Lille training session.

Liverpool fans are still celebrating the dramatic victory over Brentford, but the team now faces injury concerns ahead of their clash with Lille.

During an open training session, James Pearce reported: “No Diogo Jota in open training today. Joe Gomez also still absent.” This strongly suggests that neither player will be available for Tuesday’s match against the French side.

Joe Gomez’s absence isn’t surprising, as his hamstring injury was expected to sideline him long-term. However, Diogo Jota’s absence is a significant blow for fans.

After Arne Slot’s post-match comments at the Gtech Community Stadium, there was optimism that Jota might return in time. But with the Portugal international missing from training the day before a Champions League fixture, his involvement now seems highly unlikely.

While Jota’s absence allowed Darwin Nunez to shine in West London, Liverpool would prefer to have all their players fit and ready to contribute. Unfortunately, Jota has a history of spending extended periods on the sidelines, often longer than expected for his injuries, which makes another prolonged spell out of action particularly frustrating.

Given Liverpool’s strong position in Europe, there’s no need to rush Jota’s recovery. However, it would have been reassuring to see the 28-year-old back in training as a sign of progress.