'Not available to start' - Arne Slot provides mixed Liverpool injury update ahead of Man City

Arne Slot has provided a Liverpool injury update ahead of the Premier League clash against Manchester City.

The Reds head into the encounter sixth in the table, with Champions League qualification for next season the main aim. But after a 6-0 thrashing of Qarabag was followed up by a 4-1 triumph over Newcastle United, Arne Slot will be hoping that his side can finally build momentum.

Slot has had depleted defensive options, with Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni (both knee) ruled out for the rest of the season. In addition, Jeremie Frimpong is sidelined because of a groin problem and Joe Gomez has missed the past two games with a hip problem.

Gomez’s problem has not been deemed serious. He could be back to face City at Anfield on Sunday (16.30 GMT) but will not start.

Slot said at his pre-match press conference: “ "Jeremie will definitely not train this week so he is not available for the weekend. With Joe, we have a little bit of hope that he might train Saturday so not available to start but maybe available to help the team if needed because, as you know, there are not many defenders available at the moment."

Meanwhile, Alexander Isak continues to recover from a broken leg while well-regarded youngsters Jayden Danns and Stefan Bajcetic (both hamstring) are unavailable.