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.

Diogo Jota is a doubt for Liverpool ’s Champions League clash against Lille after he missed training on Monday. The forward came off the bench to score against Nottingham Forest last week and earn Liverpool a point, but picked up an injury in that cameo and was subsequently ruled out of the win over Brentford.

The Portuguese offered thrust and threat in saving a point for Arne Slot's side, and deserves the chance to start

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes it is "too early" to describe his team at the best in the world, despite being labelled as such by Brentford boss Thomas Frank.

Diogo Jota will be out for several weeks with a muscle problem as the striker faces a second spell on the sidelines this season. The Portugal international, who spent seven weeks on the sidelines in autumn with a rib injury,

Liverpool injury latest and possible return dates including Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota after another Arne Slot win in the Champions League, this time over Lille.

Liverpool duo Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez should miss "weeks rather than months" through injury, says head coach Arne Slot.