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Liverpool are back in Premier League action at home to Southampton on Saturday and Slot has revealed that Gakpo is yet to return to training.

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While not ruled out entirely of facing the Saints, the Reds head coach admitted the Netherlands international was still in pain, but insisted even if he does miss this weekend’s match, he will not be a long-term absentee.

“He didn’t train yesterday yet so let’s see if he can train with us today,” Slot said.

Let’s see where he is today so I can give you the answer.”

Meanwhile, Slot revealed that Joe Gomez's lay-off is expected to last three months, after aggravating a previous hamstring injury against Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup last month.

The England international subsequently underwent surgery and Slot previously shared that Liverpool were hopeful the centre-back could return before the end of the season.

The Reds have not been stung as much as the likes of Premier League title rivals Arsenal and Manchester City on the injury front this season.

But Slot dismissed suggestions that his side have been lucky as they look to build a 16-point lead at the top of the table on Saturday.

“If you think injuries are only a part of luck or bad luck then we’ve been lucky,” he said.

If we can continue doing this for years without many big injuries, then it’s probably also quality.

“Although, you cannot go through a season in the Premier League and in the Champions League and all these cups we play in this country without any injuries.

It is more the amount of injuries you hopefully try to prevent.

“It could be luck but I hope that we do things in the right way.

That it’s not only luck, but it is also doing things in the right way.”


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