Liverpool will again be without Federico Chiesa and Diogo Jota against Brighton & Hove Albion as the Reds battle several long-term injuries ahead of the November international break.

Arne Slot gave a fitness update on November 1st, confirming that both Chiesa and Jota are still unavailable for Liverpool.

“Chiesa is not back before the international break but there is only a week left,” Slot told reporters. “We hope that he can do something again during the international break and that he can join us afterwards.”

Since joining from Juventus in August, Chiesa has made just three appearances for Liverpool in all competitions, playing just 78 minutes. Due to a muscle problem, the striker has not been able to play since the beginning of October.

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Slot also provided a timetable for Jota and Alisson's return from injury.

“I think I've said it a few times that it's always difficult to say exactly when they'll be ready because, especially the final phase of recovery, it can always take a few days more or less,” Slot said. “The fact is they won’t be there before the international break and let’s see if they can join us afterwards.”

Alisson suffered a hamstring injury on October 5 and Jota suffered a rib injury on October 20. Both players will not feature in Liverpool's final Premier League games against Brighton and Aston Villa before the November international break. They will also miss the Reds' Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen.

Without Jota in the squad, Slot is relying on Darwin Núñez to take the lead. Meanwhile, Caoimhin Kelleher is the starting player between the posts.

Liverpool go into the game against Brighton just one point behind Manchester City in the Premier League standings. If Slot's men collect three points against Brighton they will remain four points clear of Arsenal after securing a 2-2 draw with the Gunners last weekend.

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