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 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 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

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

Liverpool are facing three tough games in the next ten days, starting with their trip to Villa Park to face Aston Villa in the Premier League. The Reds earned a 2-1 victory last week against

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

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 are hopeful Cody Gakpo will be available for Sunday's Premier League showdown with Manchester City. Gakpo has missed Liverpool's last two games as a result of a knock he sustained in the Merseyside derby at Everton last week.