Manchester City get boost ahead of weekend clash as Liverpool suffer injury blow

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has given an update on Cody Gakpo's fitness ahead of their Premier League clash with Manchester City this weekend.

Gakpo missed the 2-2 draw at Aston Villa due to a knock he picked up in the Merseyside derby against Everton.

And it seems he's still not ready to return to action. Slot said in his press conference on Thursday: "Let's see, let's see. I hope. I'm not 100 per cent sure."

When asked about Gakpo's chances of playing against Manchester City, Slot added:

"He hasn't trained with the team yet, maybe he does a bit today, I don't know exactly. It will be a close call."

Gakpo has been a key player for Liverpool this season, contributing eight goals and three assists in 24 matches. His absence would be a big blow for the Reds.

To make matters worse, Liverpool will also be without defender Conor Bradley, who limped off with a hamstring injury against Aston Villa.

Bradley will undergo further assessment in the coming days, but he's expected to miss at least the next two games.