'Not available': Slot gives injury update on Gakpo and Gomez

Gakpo, who has been a key figure for Liverpool this season, suffered an ankle injury during the recent match against Everton. While his participation in upcoming fixtures remains uncertain, Slot has suggested that the Dutch forward could return to action in the coming weeks.

"I think both [Gakpo and Gomez] are not available for tomorrow. Cody is close to being back and Joe will take quite a long time. He is going to be out for numerous weeks because of a hamstring injury," he told reporters on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Joe Gomez's injury situation appears more concerning. The defender recently returned from a hamstring issue but was unable to maintain fitness, raising further concerns for Liverpool's defensive options.

"He tries everything to be with the team. He works really hard to come back and then first game when he came back, after two or three minutes we saw him making a sprint and now he is out for weeks again," Slot added. "He will a miss large part of the end of the season but we expect him to be back in the end phase of the season. He might [need surgery] but that is something we still have to assess."

Liverpool will need to manage these setbacks carefully as they look to maintain their position at the top of the Premier League. With crucial matches ahead, Slot's side must find solutions to compensate for these absences.

 

February 18, 2025