Diogo Jota could make early return from Portugal duty due to muscle problem

Portugal’s Diogo Jota is struggling with a muscle problem (Isabel Infantes/PA).

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota could be sent home early from international duty with Portugal as a muscle problem has prevented him training.

Coach Fernando Santos admits the 24-year-old’s chances of facing Luxembourg in Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier are slim as he did not feature in the weekend friendly win over Qatar and is not fully involved with the squad.