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 scored just 22 seconds after coming on against Nottingham Forest but the Liverpool forward was left frustrated at only netting once in the 1-1 draw

Liverpool return to Champions League action when they host Lille at Anfield on Tuesday night but will be without the injured Diogo Jota.

Draw ensures Arne Slot's team sit six points above second-placed Forest, who have played a game more. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Diogo Jota was ruled out of Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brentford at the weekend and the Portuguese forward won't be imminently returning to action.

Joe Gomez hasn’t featured for Liverpool since coming off against West Ham last month with a hamstring injury. The England international’s return date is unclear, with Slot saying Gomez was “quite far” away from a comeback when speaking last week.

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

Arne Slot confirms that Diogo Jota will be out for 'several weeks' after picking up another injury. Watch: Donald Trump takes oath as 47th US President 30 Years Ago, A Great Star Trek Episode Disguised A Major Franchise Flaw Over 18,

Liverpool are flying in the Champions League and are looking to maintain our 100% record but will have to do so without Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez. With both players missing the public training session before the European game,