- The Reds came into the match without several key first-team players due to injury
- Jurgen Klopp’s problems worsened after two more problems at Brentford
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Liverpool’s injury crisis deepened when they lost both Curtis Jones and the in-form Diogo Jota in the first half of their Premier League match against Brentford, before Darwin Nunez was forced off at half-time.
The Reds came into the match without Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alisson Becker, but only saw their problems worsen with at least two more additions to the treatment room.
Jones was the first to leave the match at Gtech Community Stadium after falling awkwardly following a tackle from Mathias Jensen. The England Under-21 international was able to get back to his feet but was deemed unable to continue and was replaced by Ryan Gravenberch.
Of greater concern was Jota’s injury, who had to be taken away on a stretcher.
The striker, who had assisted the Reds’ opening goal, was in some discomfort after seeing Christian Norgaard land on his left knee towards the end of the first period.
In-form Diogo Jota felt slightly uncomfortable after Brentford’s Christian Norgaard landed on his knee
Curtis Jones was forced off early in the match against Brentford with an apparent ankle injury
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The remarkable situation was made worse when the visitors returned to the field for the second half without their goalscorer Darwin Nunez.
The Uruguayan had scored a brilliant goal to put Jurgen Klopp’s side ahead in the 35th minute and appeared to have no problems as he walked through the tunnel as Michael Oliver brought the first half to a close.