Diogo Jota pressed his claims for a place in the XI with his immediate impact on Tuesday, but in his pre-match press conference, Slot confirmed the Portuguese forward picked up a niggle during his cameo and was struggling to be fit. Given his recent injury record, risking him from the start would be a potentially flawed move.

Arne Slot's side prevailed 4-0 in the FA Cup third round thanks to goals from Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jayden Danns at Anfield

We have a fantastic player here with Diogo Jota and mostly he is not playing for Portugal ... then it is very difficult to play against them. Trent Alexander-Arnold applauds the supporters after the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester ...

Trent Alexander-Arnold led from the front as Liverpool eased into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-0 victory over Accrington Stanley

LIVERPOOL, England, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Liverpool eased past League Two (fourth-tier) Accrington Stanley as Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold's first-half goals and strikes from Jayden Danns ...

TRENT Alexander ... Diogo Jota put Liverpool ahead from a lightning break. But the League Two side paid the price for dropping their levels for a few minutes when Alexander-Arnold curled in ...

Trent Alexander ... Szoboszlai to Alexander-Arnold to Nunez. He then selected the right option – not a given, considering his decision-making – by centring for Jota’s tap-in.

Arnold’s future did not impact his performance against Manchester United. The Liverpool right-back endured a difficult afternoon in Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Anfield. That comes after Real Madrid ramped up their interest in Alexander-Arnold,

Liverpool vs Accrington Stanley LIVE! Liverpool eased past League Two Accrington Stanley as Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold's first-half goals before strikes from Jayden Danns and Federico ...

Accrington Stanley as Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold's first-half goals and strikes from Jayden Danns and Federico Chiesa after the break secured a 4-0 win in Saturday's FA Cup third-round clash.

The 16-year-old became Liverpool ’s youngest-ever starter, just a year after leaving Chelsea for Anfield, and showcased his silky feet with countless smart touches on the left flank. He was raw as expected but a very bright spark and constant threat, Liverpool have a very exciting prospect on their hands.

Liverpool’s pursuit of Premier League glory faces a crucial test on Tuesday as they travel to Nottingham Forest, eager to maintain their position at the top of the table. While Arne Slot’s side