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

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

For all his ruthless finishing, instinctive positioning and tireless pressing, injuries have been one of the prevailing themes of Diogo Jota's Liverpool career.

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

Why He Must Start Against ForestIn football, some players are built for the big moments, and Diogo Jota proved yet again that he belongs in that category. Against

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 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.

Diogo Jota might have scored Liverpool’s equaliser against Nottingham Forest, but the forward could not hide his disappointment at only scoring one goal. The Portuguese took just 22 seconds to get his name on the scoresheet, heading home fellow substitute Kostas Tsimikas’ corner moments after coming on.

Live coverage of Arne Slot's press conference at the AXA Training Centre to preview Saturday's Premier League trip to Brentford

Liverpool's maintained their Premier League title hopes when they came from behind to earn a well-deserved point at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday evening. Substitute Diogo Jota scored with his first touch to equalise Chris Wood's early opener as the Reds fought out a 1-1 draw at the City Ground.