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

Arne Slot has provided a Liverpool fitness update ahead of the massive Premier League match at Manchester City

Liverpool will definitely be without Joe Gomez who has undergone surgery on his hamstring injury, while Connor Bradley is expected to miss out after picking up an injury on Wednesday at Villa Park.

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, the dynamic forward, has been sidelined for Liverpool’s last two fixtures due to an ankle injury sustained during the Merseyside derby. His absence was notably felt in the recent 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. Slot remains hopeful yet cautious about Gakpo’s availability for the upcoming match against City.

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

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.

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.

Liverpool are heading towards the business end of the season after a spectacular start to the season in which they’ve lost just four matches, including one dead rubber Champions League group stage match,