Bradley had to be substituted during halftime in last weekend’s victory against Tottenham Hotspur, while Gakpo has been sidelined for the past three matches due to a muscle injury. Ahead of their crucial clash against Liverpool at Anfield, coach Arne Slot provided an update on the likelihood of both players participating. He indicated that their chances of featuring in the match are currently at “50-50.”
“We will assess Bradley’s condition on Friday to see if he can join the squad for the weekend,” Slot revealed during his pre-match press conference. “Cody’s situation is quite similar to Conor’s.”
The team is already dealing with several injury woes. Alexander Isak has just begun his recovery after undergoing surgery for an ankle issue, which included a fibula fracture. He will join teammates Wataru Endo, Joe Gomez, and Giovanni Leoni on the sidelines.
Additionally, Dominik Szoboszlai will miss the match due to suspension, while star player Mohamed Salah is unavailable as he competes in the Africa Cup of Nations with the Egyptian national team.
Despite the injury setbacks, the team remains hopeful that they can put forth a competitive lineup against Liverpool. The situation highlights the resilience of the squad as they navigate through this challenging phase of the season.