Darwin Núñez remains a divisive figure, and Slot has come to his defence. When asked about the striker’s struggles, Slot refuted claims that Núñez was suffering from a crisis of confidence: “That’s your perception and maybe the perception of other people as well, but it’s not my perception that he’s struggling in self-confidence.”

Diogo Jota is once again doubtful for Liverpool’s trip to Brentford, with the striker suffering a fitness complaint after his goal against Nottingham Forest. Jota’s season – and, in truth, the majority of his time at Liverpool – has been stop-start so far,

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota missed training and is a doubt for Saturday's Premier League clash against Brentford, head coach Arne Slot said on the eve of the match.

Liverpool face Brentford in a huge Premier League encounter at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. Details of the confirmed lineups will appear here when t

Reports from Sky Sports journalist Vinny O’Connor indicate that Jota was undergoing individual training, with Liverpool’s medical team opting for a cautious approach to his recovery. This comes as no surprise given the injury setbacks the 28-year-old has endured this season.

Key Insights and Team NewsLiverpool’s upcoming fixture against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium is a crucial clash for the Reds’ title hopes. The spotlight

Liverpool head to Brentford in the Premier League today looking to bounce back from successive league draws.Arne Slot’s side saw their lead at the top of the division to four points in midweek,

Liverpool have the chance to increase their lead at the top of the table before their title rivals play, but they face a capable Brentford away from home.

Darwin Nunez was the eventual hero for Liverpool this weekend after a thrilling and dominant performance against Brentford. The Uruguay international came off the bench to score two stoppage-time goals to secure Liverpool a big result in west London, with Nunez setting a new Premier League record in the process with his late strikes.

Liverpool struggled to make the breakthrough in its game with Brentford in the Premier League, despite Arne Slot's men having plenty of possession and shots on goal

Darwin Nunez will replace Cody Gakpo in the Liverpool starting lineup against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday.