Liverpool are currently waiting to ascertain the extent of the injury that compelled Diogo Jota to leave the pitch during their victory against Chelsea on Sunday. However, Arne Slot does not anticipate having him available for the upcoming trip to RB Leipzig.

The forward exited the game in the first half of the 2-1 win at Anfield due to a problem, with Darwin Núñez replacing him after 30 minutes of play.

Jota will now be evaluated by the club’s medical team; nonetheless, Slot expects him to be unavailable for the Champions League match in Germany on Wednesday.

The head coach remarked: “Diogo had to be substituted, and I am uncertain what the issue is, but I would be surprised if he is fit for Wednesday.”

In addition, Slot disclosed that Liverpool faced several fitness concerns leading up to the clash with Chelsea.

“I have great confidence in this team, but you could see today—after the international break—that we have encountered some difficulties,” he explained.

“Conor Bradley is unavailable; Trent [Alexander-Arnold], as you may not be aware, also did not train in the initial days following his return, so he was a bit of a doubt before we began the game. Furthermore, we had Macca [Alexis Mac Allister] suffering from illness.”