Arne Slot issues Dominik Szoboszlai injury update and confirms Liverpool boost

Arne Slot revealed Dominik Szoboszlai could be available for Liverpool ’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur and confirmed a “promising” update on Cody Gakpo ’s fitness.

The versatile Szoboszlai, who has been Liverpool’s standout player in a troubled season for the champions, had played every minute in the Premier League this season until suffering a knock in the closing stages of last Saturday’s 2-0 win over Brighton at Anfield.

Liverpool had a rare free midweek, due to their early exit from the Carabao Cup, and Slot said that Szoboszlai returned to training on Thursday and could be in contention to feature at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Reds will be stretched for options in attack, with Mohamed Salah departing for the Africa Cup of Nations and Gakpo sidelined, but Slot said the Dutch forward’s injury is not as bad as initially feared.

Joe Gomez and Jeremie Frimpong remain out but Conor Bradley will be available again after serving his suspension.

“Gakpo had a scan that looked promising, so we're not that worried anymore,” Slot said. “He might come back earlier than expected but definitely not tomorrow. Gomez is not in the squad as well. Szoboszlai trained yesterday for the first time. We'll see where he's at today.”