Liverpool are dealt fresh injury blow to Arne Slot's frontline ahead of hosting Wolves

Liverpool are dealt fresh injury blow to Arne Slot's frontline ahead of hosting Wolves
By: dailymail Posted On: February 14, 2025 View: 86

  • Liverpool face clashes against both Wolves and Aston Villa over the next week 
  • Arne Slot's side are already without Curtis Jones, Joe Gomez and Tyler Morton
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Liverpool have been dealt an injury blow ahead of their Premier League clash against Wolves.

The Reds take on Vitor Pereira's side and Aston Villa over the next week, hoping to bounce back from their dramatic Merseyside derby draw against Everton on Wednesday.

Liverpool had been leading 2-1 deep into injury time and looked set to extend their lead to nine points over Arsenal at the top of the table.

However, James Tarkowski netted a stunning 98th minute equaliser to ensure the spoils were shared, although it could still prove to be an important point after what was a difficult evening for Arne Slot's side.

Liverpool are back in action when they host Wolves on Sunday, before they travel to Villa Park on Wednesday.

The Reds are already without defender Joe Gomez after he picked up a thigh injury during their FA Cup defeat by Plymouth last week, while Curtis Jones will miss the Wolves clash due to suspension.

Liverpool have been dealt a fresh injury blow ahead of their Premier League clash with Wolves
Cody Gakpo is now a doubt for the game after picking up a knock against Everton this week
Gakpo is enjoying a fine season in front of goal, with the Dutchman netting 16 times in total

The midfielder was sent off in the aftermath of the Everton match after clashing with Abdoulaye Doucoure.

And, speaking at his pre-Wolves press conference, Slot revealed that Cody Gakpo is also a doubt for the clash at Anfield, while Tyler Morton remains sidelined.

The Dutch forward was substituted for Darwin Nunez in the 69th minute at Goodison Park after picking up a knock.

'We saw Trent [Alexander-Arnold], of course, being able to play,' Slot said. 'It was the intention to play around half an hour, I think he played somewhere around half an hour, so he will be training with us again. Joe Gomez is out and Tyler Morton is out.

'Cody is a bit of a doubt as well, so let's wait [to see] how he is today. 

'I had to take him off because of an injury, because he got a knock, so let's see how he is today.'

Gakpo is in the midst of a fine season, with the 25-year-old having scored 16 goals and added five assists across 36 games in all competitions.

After a measured start to the campaign, Gakpo has proven to be integral for Slot, nailing down a position on the left of Liverpool's attack.

The clash against Wolves starts a hectic and tough run of fixtures for the Reds, with games against Villa, Man City and Newcastle coming up over the next 10 days.

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