Arne Slot says it will be a "close call" whether Cody Gakpo will be fit for Liverpool's Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain.
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- Gakpo returned from injury
- Irritates issue in training
- Slot provides update ahead of PSG
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Gakpo has been eased back into action after picking up a knock that forced him out of two Premier League games in a row last month. However, Reds manager Slot says it will be touch and go whether the winger is fit to face the French giants on Wednesday after picking up an issue in training.
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WHAT ARNE SLOT SAID
He told reporters: "He [Gakpo] was close to being ready to play again but unfortunately he had to block a shot and felt pain again. We have taken him to judge tomorrow (Wednesday) if he can be part of the squad. It will be a close call."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Gakpo has been one of Liverpool's best players this season, with the Dutch international scoring 16 goals and bagging five assists in 38 appearances. While the Reds have cover in his position, he could be a big miss for the trip to Paris.
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WHAT NEXT?
Liverpool are preparing for a difficult trip to the Ligue 1 leaders in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie on Wednesday night.
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