Luis Diaz was a notable absentee from Liverpool’s 22-man training squad on Thursday, and Arne Slot has revealed why as he spoke of his availability at Brentford
The expectation for the ride to Brentford turned into that the Reds could be with out best Joe Gomez because of harm , however Thursday’s consultation on the AXA solid doubt over forwardsNeither Diogo Jota nor Diaz had been present, and Slot found out on Friday that the previous is doubtful with every other health criticism after his aim at Nottingham Forest.
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Thankfully, harm isn’t the difficulty for Liverpool’s No. 7 as he alternatively turned into compelled to overlook out because of a sore throat, aleven though Slot is looking ahead to his presence beforehand of the ride to Brentford.
Explaining Diaz’s issue, Slot informed reporters: “I count on he’s [OK], the day prior to this he wasn’t allowed [at training] due to the fact he had, I suppose it turned into , a piece of a sore throat.But I count on he could be schooling with us today. But I nevertheless ought to pay attention this, however we’re looking ahead to him to educate with us today.”
With 3 factors a need to after consecutive attracts withinside the Premier League, Diaz’s presence is crucial for Liverpool if they’re to be with out Jota for Saturday’s match.
The Colombian will had been compelled to isolate from the squad in order now no longer to unfold any capability illness, and it will likely be as much as the club’s medical doctors to decide if he’s OK to file back.
Slot nevertheless has alternatives up pinnacle with Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez all schooling as regular on Thursday, and accordingly it might now no longer be a marvel if he had been to show to this trio at Brentford.