Liverpool are preparing to welcome Bologna to Anfield for their second Champions League game of the season on Wednesday night.
The Reds are flying in the Premier League under new manager Arne Slot and are sitting at the top of the league table after six games this season.
Liverpool have won 15 of the 18 points on offer and are emerging as firm contenders for the Premier League title alongside Manchester City and Arsenal in the early part of the campaign despite naysayers saying otherwise.
The Merseyside giants also opened their Champions League campaign with a win over AC Milan at the San Siro last month. They are set to face another Italian opposition on Wednesday night.
Champions League novices Bologna are set to take on the might of the Reds under the bright lights of Anfield but Liverpool have concerns about the fitness of one of their key players.
Diogo Jota is a doubt to feature in the Liverpool team against Bologna
Jota started and provided an assist in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Wolves at Molineux on Saturday but is currently doubtful to feature on Wednesday night.
According to The Athletic, the winger missed training today as a precaution and is not sure to be in the squad for the Champions League clash.
He took a heavy blow to his foot during the win over Wolves and Liverpool are being cautious about his fitness ahead of the game against Bologna.
The 27-year-old will continue to get assessed over the next 24 hours and a decision will be taken on his availability ahead of the game on Wednesday.
Jota has netted three goals and registered two assists in seven appearances for the Merseyside giants in all competitions this season.
Darwin Nunez is set to return to the squad after missing Liverpool’s win over Wolves due to an illness. Andy Robertson is also expected to be fit despite limping off at Molineux on Saturday.
