Asked about whether Gakpo could feature on Sunday, Arne Slot told reporters on Thursday: ‘Let’s see. I hope. I’m not 100 per cent sure. ‘He hasn’t trained with the team

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has provided an injury update on Cody Gakpo ahead of the Reds' clash with Manchester City.

Arne Slot says Joe Gomez might need surgery on his hamstring with the Liverpool defender expected to be sidelined until the latter stages of the season. The 27-year-old centre-back limped out of the FA Cup tie against Plymouth Argyle earlier this month – just 11 minutes into his comeback after six weeks out.

Arne Slot has shared an injury update on Liverpool star Cody Gakpo, while Reds defender Joe Gomez has suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury

Cody Gakpo missed Liverpool's win over Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday after picking up an injury in the Merseyside derby against Everton.

Arne Slot has issued a new update on Liverpool potentially having Cody Gakpo back for their midweek trip to Aston Villa.

The Liverpool head coach spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of the clash with Aston Villa in the Premier League

Another player who is likely to miss out is Cody Gakpo. The Dutch attacker missed the previous game, and Slot doesn’t expect the 25-year-old forward to travel to Villa Park either. Gakpo has been in terrific form this season, and it looks like it won’t be long before he makes a comeback to the side.

Liverpool will definitely have Curtis Jones back in contention against Villa after he served his one-match suspension in the win over Wolves, while it remains to be seen if Slot o