According to various reports, Liverpool striker Cody Gakpo will miss out again in midweek. Gakpo suffered an ankle injury in the Merseyside derby, and he won’t be back for the crunch clash with Aston Villa on Wednesday night either.
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Elsewhere Joe Gomez is still nursing a hamstring injury, and it’s possible that it might be a bit serious. Tests are being done to determine the severity.
There is good news though- Curtis Jones is back available, having finished serving his one match ban versus Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Other than that, Arne Slot has no other injury or suspension worries.
So without further ado, let’s get to the starting lineup prediction.
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