Liverpool fans will be thrilled by the unexpected inclusion of a reportedly injured player in the squad traveling to Paris.

Liverpool fans are making their way to Paris, hoping to secure a strong position for the second leg, but have been met with some concerning injury updates.

Concerns over Cody Gakpo’s fitness arose after he was absent from training footage ahead of the Champions League clash. When asked about this in his press conference, Arne Slot explained that the forward had blocked a shot in training and felt some discomfort.

This cast doubt over the Dutch international’s availability for the match at Parc des Princes, but Liverpoolfc.com later confirmed he was included in the traveling squad. His presence offers a boost, as he wouldn’t have been risked if there was no chance of him featuring.

Gakpo remains in contention to play against PSG, though Liverpool also have injury concerns over Conor Bradley, Joe Gomez, and Tyler Morton. Fortunately, there should be enough depth in the squad to cover for him if needed.

If Gakpo is unavailable, the central forward role will be contested between Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez, and Luis Diaz, with the left-wing spot going to one of the remaining two. Given a relatively straightforward FA Cup tie against Southampton on Saturday, Liverpool are likely to field their strongest lineup in Paris.

The key question is whether the importance of the fixture warrants taking a risk with Gakpo’s fitness or if he will be rested for the home leg. Either way, the squad should be strong enough to secure a result.