Many rival fans have dismissed Liverpool’s perceived good fortune with injuries this season, but Arne Slot has now provided another update on Cody Gakpo’s fitness.

Speaking ahead of the Southampton match, Slot stated:

“He didn’t train yesterday, so we’ll see if he can join today. It’s likely to be a close call. It’s not a long-term issue, but he still felt some pain yesterday and wasn’t able to train. We’ll assess his condition today, so I can’t give a definitive answer yet.”

While not a major update, Slot’s comments confirm that Gakpo’s injury isn’t serious, which is encouraging.

The Dutch forward remains a doubt for Liverpool. Prior to the PSG clash, the 46-year-old coach revealed that Gakpo had suffered the issue while blocking a shot, though it didn’t initially seem concerning.

When Gakpo was spotted traveling with the squad to France, it appeared he might play some role in the game. However, his absence from the bench at the Parc des Princes raised concerns, and with his availability for Saturday still uncertain, it suggests the injury may be more troubling than first thought.

Liverpool have plenty of attacking options, but the 25-year-old is among the team’s most dangerous players and is always a significant loss. While the squad should have enough firepower to overcome Southampton, getting Gakpo back as soon as possible will be crucial.