Arne Slot has revealed that Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa could be available for Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Fulham on Saturday.
The Reds defeated Girona in the midweek to continue their Champions League winning streak. But Jota missed yet another game due to a rib injury he suffered during the team’s victory against Chelsea earlier this season.
According to The Independent, Slot gave an update on the two, stating that both players are ready to provide cover ahead of a hectic festive schedule.
“I think they are [available],” Slot said. “We have one training session to go. Federico missed quite a lot.
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“We have to see. Maybe Diogo is in the squad, maybe Federico as well but that depends on the numbers we have.”
Since his arrival from Juventus, Slot has used Chiesa infrequently because of his lack of match fitness following his absence from preseason.
The Italian winger has been spotted playing for the Under-21s but has now resumed training with the first team after missing Monday’s match due to sickness.
“What makes it difficult is we play so many games,” Slot added on Chiesa. “What he needs is playing time.
“If you haven’t played for five or six months, it is sometimes difficult for a manager to give him those minutes because you don’t know what to expect.
“Maybe the Southampton game would be a good game to give him minutes. He needs to get his fitness level. He needs playing time. But it is not always to find these minutes.”
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