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Arne Slot Provides Update on Cody Gakpo’s Fitness Ahead of Liverpool’s Clash with Aston Villa

Liverpool returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wolves in the Premier League. After suffering late heartbreak in the Merseyside derby, the Reds responded with goals from Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah securing three crucial points.

However, despite the win, it wasn’t a flawless performance. Ibrahima Konaté came under criticism from Jamie Carragher, and there were concerns as Alisson appeared to pick up a knock in the first half.

This latest injury worry follows Cody Gakpo’s setback against Everton, leaving Liverpool fans eager for an update on his availability for the upcoming fixtures.

Arne Slot Addresses Cody Gakpo’s Injury Concerns

Gakpo has been a standout performer for Liverpool in recent weeks, winning the club’s Player of the Month award for January. His absence against Wolves was felt, with the forward missing out due to the injury sustained in the derby.

With key fixtures against Aston Villa and Manchester City on the horizon, supporters are anxiously awaiting news on whether the Dutch forward will return in time.

Following the Wolves match, Arne Slot shed light on Gakpo’s condition, saying:

“Cody, he got a knock in the Everton game. A few of us got a knock but he got an injury. It’s under debate if he’ll be ready for Wednesday. It’s fast Wednesday already, so let’s wait and see, it wasn’t a soft knock.”

While Slot’s comments leave room for uncertainty, they suggest Gakpo’s fitness will be monitored closely in the coming days.

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Luis Díaz Steps Up in Gakpo’s Absence

With Gakpo unavailable, Luis Díaz was given the opportunity to start on the left flank, and he did not disappoint. The Colombian opened the scoring for Liverpool and later won a penalty, proving to be a constant threat throughout the match.

Fans at Anfield applauded Díaz’s efforts, and with Gakpo’s return still uncertain, he may have an even bigger role to play in the coming weeks.

Before the Wolves game, Díaz had gone ten matches without a goal or assist, but his latest performance signals that he could be hitting form at just the right time for Liverpool.