Gakpo missed the midweek PSG game with a minor injury after feeling pain when he blocked a shot during training.

The Liverpool manager made three changes for the game against Southampton, with the Paris Saint-Germain match an obvious factor in his thinking as Andy Robertson and Alexis Mac Allister dropped to the bench.

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Gakpo missed training due to discomfort in his ankle but did travel to the French capital as part of a 24-man squad.

Cody Gakpo is still a doubt for Liverpool when they face Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday, with the Dutchman missing three days of training. Gakpo made the trip to Paris Saint-Germain in the week despite having missed training in the buildup, but was not named in the 23-man squad on the night.

Cody Gakpo has missed out on Liverpool ’s clash with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night due to a knock in training. The Dutch forward travelled with the squad for the first leg of the Champions League last 16 tie, but has not even made it onto the substitutes’ bench.

Liverpool and Southampton will go head-to-head at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon as Arne Slot's side look to extend their lead at the top of the table.

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he was looking forward to three finals, starting with Saturday's Premier League match at home to bottom side Southampton, and hoped Anfield would be at its loudest as his side look to stretch their lead at the top.

Liverpool return to Premier League action to face Southampton with the opportunity to move, at least temporarily, 16 points clear at the top of the table. The Reds have not played in the league since February 26 and can move another step closer to the title by beating the basement dwellers at Anfield today.