Diogo Jota could be fit enough to face Bournemouth on Saturday as Liverpool look to extend their lead in the Premier League title race. The Reds travel to the south coast with a six point advantage over Arsenal having played a game less.

Diogo Jota is one of three players back ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Bournemouth on Saturday, though Arne Slot was unsure if they would be ready to travel. Jota has been sidelined since his goalscoring cameo against Nottingham Forest in mid-January, picking up a muscle injury during that 1-1 draw.

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Diogo Jota, Joe Gomez and Darwin Nunez are all in contention to return to Liverpool’s squad for the upcoming Premier League game against Bournemouth. Liverpool head coach Arne Slot confirmed that all three would train with the rest of the first team today and a decision will be made on whether to involve them.

Diogo Jota, when fit, is an important player for Liverpool who often comes up with big goals. The Portuguese star can be prone to injuries, however, causing Arne Slot to prefer other options to start up front in his side.

Curtis Jones, Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez latest news and return dates - The Reds could welcome back a key player during another busy week

As Liverpool continues their assertive charge towards the Premier League title, their squad depth is being tested by injuries to key figures Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota. The Reds have maintained their position at the top, navigating through challenges with a combination of strategic prowess and squad resilience.

The Liverpool head coach will speak to the media on Friday to preview the clash with AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League

Diogo Jota has handed Liverpool an injury boost after Arne Slot confirmed he will return to training on Friday. The Portuguese has been sidelined with a muscle injury since the Reds’ 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest earlier this month,

Arne Slot has confirmed Federico Chiesa is in line for more of a first-team role at Liverpool. Chiesa, who moved to Merseyside in August, started his second match in all competitions on Wednesday when a much-changed Liverpool lost 3-2 at Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.

Arne Slot spoke to the media on Friday to preview Liverpool’s Premier League fixture at Vitality Stadium against Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon

Bournemouth vs Liverpool FC is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off time on Saturday 1 February 2025. The Vitality Stadium (Dean Court) in Bournemouth will host. TV channel and live stream: The game will not be broadcast in the UK as it takes place behind the 3pm blackout imposed across English football.