Manager Arne Slott revealed on Friday that Diogo Jota would “have a hard time” playing against Brentford, but Liverpool supporters’ groups urged the club to reduce ticket prices.
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Jota faces another short spell out due to injury after Slott revealed he is likely to miss Liverpool’s game against Brentford.
On Friday morning, the head coach explained: “When he came in (against Forest) he was feeling a bit ticklish for half an hour.
“He was able to finish the match, but only after complaining about it. That’s why he didn’t train yesterday. We need to see if he’s available today and of course tomorrow. There is.”
Slott later added that it would be “tough” to be in Saturday’s squad, but “we should see him on the pitch again in the near future.”
Jota has already missed 11 games due to injury this season, taking his total number of games missed in just four-and-a-half years since joining Liverpool to almost 85.
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Liverpool FC news today
Luis Diaz missed team training on Thursday because of sore throat – Slott ‘hopes’ he will be fit at weekend Liverpool supporter group including Spirit of Shankly tell club They sent a letter demanding a reduction in ticket prices and warned: Further pay rises would ‘kill the Kop’ – read the full letter here Diary update to everyone – Due to television demand, Liverpool vs Newcastle will be played at 8.15pm GMT. Wednesday, February 26th. We’re really thinking about our fans…and one more thing! The FA Cup fourth round match between Plymouth and Liverpool is scheduled to take place on Sunday 9 February at 3pm GMT Six players will be absent from Saturday’s game against Brentford, including Christopher Ajer, Josh Dasilva and Aaron Hickey. Become
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To gain more insight into Brentford’s season so far and the threat they could pose to Liverpool, This Is Anfield spoke to Bees regular Billy Grant (@billythebee99).
“The battle in the midfield will be important.
“It will be interesting to see the Danish trio of Norgaard, Matthias Jensen and Mikkel Damsgaard play against Ryan Gravenbirch, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai.
“We like fast breaks, so Mbeumo vs. Andy Robertson and Kevin Shade vs. Trent will also be key.”
Elsewhere in today’s soccer world
Man City have signed Erling Haaland to a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2034! Manchester United have turned down an approach from Napoli to sign Alejandro Garnacho, but we all know who they are looking to replace him with (BBC Sport) According to Sky Sports, Chelsea are also interested in Garnacho and Borussia. – Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens is reportedly being considered. Are there enough wingers?!
Liverpool FC: this day
On this day in 1978, January 17, Liverpool defeated third-tier Wrexham 3-1 in the fifth round of the League Cup, thanks to a stunning hat-trick from champions Kenny Dalglish.
LFC history also records the first time Phil Thompson’s rep was seen recreating his dangerous perm.
On a completely unrelated note, former Liverpool and Real Madrid right-back Alvaro Arbeloa was born on this day five years later in the historic Spanish city of Salamanca.
The World Cup winner made 98 appearances for the Reds between 2007 and 2009 before moving to Madrid, where he won two Champions Leagues, two Copa del Rey titles and La Liga.
