Liverpool could be without striker Diogo Jota when they take on the Premier League leaders at Brentford on Saturday.
Jota earned Arne Slot's side a point with his header 22 seconds after coming off the bench at Nottingham Forest in midweek.
Liverpool are four points clear of Arsenal but can win without the Portuguese striker.
“There's no doubt about his (Jota's) importance for us, but he hasn't trained,” Slot said. So we have to see where he is today.
Arne Slot has confirmed Diogo Jota's fitness will be assessed and he could feature in Saturday's trip to Brentford ⤵️
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“I'm not sure he'll be there tomorrow.” See you today. Half an hour into the forest, he was a bit startled. He finished the game but complained about it a bit. see you tomorrow.”
Brantford have had a good record of goals early this season, with Liverpool having conceded the first goal in five of their last seven Premier League games.
Slot said he expected the second half of the season to be tougher, pointing to Southampton's performance in Thursday's defeat to Manchester United.
“This season shows the strength of the Premier League,” he said.
“It was amazing to see Southampton go toe-to-toe with Manchester United for so long,” he said. So it was more difficult to win in the second half of the first season.
“Teams have been together longer, bringing in other players and teams fighting for Europe. champions to stay in the league; Brantford is an example of a team that was already strong in the first half.
“They've been a very good team for a few years. They showed that.”
Young striker Jayden Danns impressed from the bench during Accrington Stanley's FA Cup win and has been linked with a loan move from Anfield this month.
Slot said there is a lot to think about for the 19-year-old's future.
He said, “I think there are a lot of things to consider when you're looking to hire someone. Good for the player. Yes or no. Do we still need him?
“We have two or three for the No. 9, we don't expect Jota to be out for long. We hope to see him on the pitch soon.
“Jayden can do well when he comes in, so we have four options and we need to make the right decisions.”