Liverpool head coach has named a starting XI to face Man City at the Etihad Stadium for the first time with decisions made on Cody Gakpo and Luis Diaz, among others.

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.

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

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

Joe Gomez missed the whole of January with a hamstring injury suffered against West Ham in Liverpool’s final fixture of 2024, returning to action with a start last weekend against Championship strugglers Plymouth in the FA Cup. However, he lasted just 10 minutes of the fourth round tie at Home Park before going down and needing to be replaced.

Liverpool are without in-form forward Cody Gakpo for Sunday’s Premier League game against Wolves at Anfield. The Dutch international has enjoyed a successful second season at the club and is enjoying a good run of form with four goals and an assist in his last six appearances.

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.