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

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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has provided an injury update on Cody Gakpo. It comes ahead of the massive weekend trip to take on Manchester City at the Etihad.

Gakpo missed Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa due to the knock he sustained in the Merseyside derby at Everton last week. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s trip to the Etihad, Arne Slot said on Thursday that Gakpo is still not back in full training and it will be a “close call” whether he is ready to face City.

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