Darwin Núñez remains a divisive figure, and Slot has come to his defence. When asked about the striker’s struggles, Slot refuted claims that Núñez was suffering from a crisis of confidence: “That’s your perception and maybe the perception of other people as well, but it’s not my perception that he’s struggling in self-confidence.”

Diogo Jota doesn't make Liverpool's squad today as the Reds look to return to winning ways in the Premier League against Brentford, with Arne Slot having already explained his absence.

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: Diogo Jota doubtful for Brentford clash as Arne Slot reveals why Luis Diaz missed training - Mixed fortunes on the team news front as Reds look to go seven points clear of Arsenal in Premie

Diogo Jota was not in Liverpool team training on Thursday ahead of the Reds’ trip to Brentford on Saturday. The Portuguese came off the bench to equalise with his first touch as Arne Slot’s side drew 1-1 away from Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night.

Diogo Jota is not in the Liverpool squad for the Premier League match against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. READ MORE: Fabrizio Romano O

Arne Slot's latest announcement has not gone down well with Liverpool supporters after the forward's goal against Nottingham Forest.

Liverpool could be without Diogo Jota for their trip to Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, as Arne Slot revealed the forward has a "niggle."

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota missed training and is a doubt for Saturday's Premier League clash against Brentford, head coach Arne Slot said on the eve of the match.

In football, some players are built for the big moments, and Diogo Jota proved yet again that he belongs in that category. Against Nottingham Forest, Liverpool’s No. 20 demonstrated why he should be starting crucial matches,

Liverpool substitute Diogo Jota's second-half header earned the visitors a battling 1-1 draw with surprise Premier League title rivals Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, keeping the leaders six points clear at the top of the standings.

Liverpool face Brentford in a huge Premier League encounter at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. Details of the confirmed lineups will appear here when t