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Another setback for Jota! Liverpool attacker absent with injury for Brentford clash after heroics at Nottingham Forest

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<p>Jota had just settled back into a rhythm of actually playing for Liverpool but his injury issues have resurfaced ahead of the Reds' crucial clash against Brentford. The 28-year-old was not included in either the starting XI or on the bench ahead of the meeting in west London.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Head coach Arne Slot revealed earlier in the week that the prolific forward was a doubt for the trip to the capital, saying: "There is no doubt about the fact Jota is an important player for us, but he wasn't on the training ground yesterday so that means we have to see today where he is." But it seems Jota did not make it through a late fitness test and will work once again to get back on the pitch, leaving the Reds slightly lighter in attack until he returns.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Team news is IN for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BRELIV?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BRELIV</a> 👊</p>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1880612386039796016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Jota's impact on Merseyside has been huge but there is a common theme with the former Wolves man. This season alone he has missed 12 games through injury and he missed more than 20 last term.</p>

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<p>Slot and Co. will have to cope without their marksman for the time being as Liverpool look to get their Premier League title charge back on track. After they take on Brentford, the Reds will host Lille in the Champions League.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR JOTA AND LIVERPOOL?

Another setback for Jota! Liverpool attacker absent with injury for Brentford clash after heroics at Nottingham Forest | Goal.com

Diogo Jota has suffered a fresh injury setback and has been left out of Liverpool&apos;s squad to take on Brentford.

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