Anthony Taylor will be the referee for Liverpool's pivotal Premier League visit to Manchester City on Sunday, with sections of Reds supporters unhappy with the decision to appoint him

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

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

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.

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

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez is set to be out for a “long time” after suffering a a hamstring injury, but Arne Slot is hoping Cody Gakpo could return soon as both were ruled out of the trip to Aston Villa on Wednesday.

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.

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.