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Arne Slot has fresh fitness concern as Reds look to extend title lead in west London

Luis Diaz starts for Liverpool at Brentford after missing training with a sore throat

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Liverpool are missing the injured Diogo Jota against Brentford today, though Luis Diaz starts as usual as Kostas Tsimikas comes in.

The Reds are gearing up for another difficult away journey in the Premier League but remain in control of the title race despite Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw with high-flying Nottingham Forest.

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Manager Arne Slot saw substitutes Jota and Tsimikas instantly combine for Liverpool’s equaliser at the City Ground, underlining the strength in depth available to the Dutchman.

Tsimikas is preferred to Andy Robertson at left-back today, though Jota is not involved at all having missed training on Thursday with a new knock sustained against Forest.

"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,” Slot said at his pre-match press conference on Friday.

"So, it is not sure he will be available for tomorrow.

He could finish the game, but afterwards he complained a bit about it and that's why he didn't train yesterday.

"We have to wait and see if he is available today and then, of course, tomorrow."

Darwin Nunez is back from suspension for the clash at the Gtech Community Stadium but has to settle for a place on the bench.

Diaz missed training on Thursday due to a sore throat but that does not keep him out of Saturday’s match.

Joe Gomez (hamstring) remains sidelined and Slot confirmed this week that the England defender is not close to making a return.

Subs: Kelleher, Endo, Nunez, Chiesa, Jones, Elliott, Robertson, Quansah, Bradley

Injured: Gomez, Jota

Time and date: 3pm GMT on Saturday January 18, 2025

Venue: Gtech Community Stadium

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