Arne Slot gives Diogo Jota injury update ahead of Southampton clash
Arne Slot has revealed that Diogo Jota 'wasn't completely fit' after making a goalscoring return to first-team action against Fulham.
The Reds boss, whose side claimed a 2-2 draw against the Cottagers at Anfield despite playing the majority of the match with 10 men, confirmed that the Portuguese will not start Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash against Southampton.
The tie against the Premier League strugglers could offer the Dutchman a chance to rotate a side that has shown signs of fatigue in recent weeks. And though Slot is still hopeful of the striker featuring, it will not be from the outset.
'Diogo would have been definitely one that it was ideal for him to play,' said Slot. 'But after the [Fulham] game he wasn't completely fit, kingslot96 so he didn't train with us yesterday. Let's see if he can train with us today.
'Don't expect him to start. Hopefully he can make some minutes, but don't expect him to start tomorrow.
The Reds boss, whose side claimed a 2-2 draw against the Cottagers at Anfield despite playing the majority of the match with 10 men, confirmed that the Portuguese will not start Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash against Southampton.
The tie against the Premier League strugglers could offer the Dutchman a chance to rotate a side that has shown signs of fatigue in recent weeks. And though Slot is still hopeful of the striker featuring, it will not be from the outset.
'Diogo would have been definitely one that it was ideal for him to play,' said Slot. 'But after the [Fulham] game he wasn't completely fit, kingslot96 so he didn't train with us yesterday. Let's see if he can train with us today.
'Don't expect him to start. Hopefully he can make some minutes, but don't expect him to start tomorrow.
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