Arne Slot says Liverpool have missed Diogo Jota being at his best following the forward’s return to the scoresheet with his Merseyside derby winner.Jota netted his ninth goal of an injury-disrupted season,

The Reds continue to be linked with strikers ahead of the window opening, and Arne Slot was asked whether he expects any of his current options to depart this summer.

Arne Slot says he is not thinking about the long-term futures of either Diogo Jota or Darwin Nunez presently as he targets a strong Premier League finish

Diogo Jota posted on social media after his performance against Everton as Liverpool won the Merseyside derby.

The Everton manager said that Liverpool's Luis Diaz was interfering with play and called it a "very easy decision to give".

Then, chaos ensued. Abdoulaye Doucoure went over to the away to rub the result - which very much felt like two points lost for Liverpool - in the faces of Reds fans. Toxteth boy Curtis Jones did not take kindly to that, squaring up to Doucoure and sparking a brawl.

In the 30th round of the Premier League, this emotion was palpable, as both teams sought to assert dominance in this historic rivalry. Following a tough month for Liverpool, which included exits from both the Champions League and the League Cup,

Liverpool boss Arne Slot was left pleased with the Reds "hard fought" 1-0 Merseyside derby win over rivals Everton at Anfield. Slot's side moved back to 12 points clear of Arsenal thanks to a goal from Diogo Jota against Everton,