Arne Slot has confirmed that the end in form Cody Gakpo will not appear in the Liverpool Premier League League clash with Aston Villa on Wednesday night.
Gakpo has been rejuvenated since it linked to the compatriot slot, struggling to nail an initial role last season. It has been Liverpool’s main option on the left flank, forcing Luis Diaz to a slightly alien central role to adapt to the team.
But Gakpo lost Sunday’s victory over wolves With a blow and still not ready to return, he declared himself “unavailable” to face Villa for slot when the boss spoke to journalists.
Diaz will probably play from the left against Villa, with Diogo Jota or Darwin Nunez to direct the line. Curtis Jones also returns to the suspension after sitting the game of wolves because of the red card he showed after the final whistle in the recent recent Derby merseyside with hot temperament.
The positive news about Gakpo at least is that “Cody is close to returning”, suggesting that he could be in contact Liverpool Firing to Manchester City at Etihad Stadium on February 23.
There were fewer news about the versatile defender, Joe Gomez, who seems to lose most of the rest of the season and even require surgery in his hamstrociation injury.
Gomez’s Liverpool’s career has been affected by injuries, but managed to keep in shape last season and accumulated 51 appearances in all competitions. Unfortunately, the England International has suffered with its hamstrings throughout the year and lasted just 11 minutes after its uploading attempt to the Cup against Plymouth Argyle Earlier this month. Will not come back soon.
“You will miss big parts of the end of the season, but we hope you return. You may need surgery, but this is that we still have to value,” said Slot.
“It was a great blow to us and for him. He tried to do this to be with the team and worked hard, and the first return game makes a sprint and now it is out for a while. It’s very difficult For a player at any season, especially now. “
