Liverpool defender Joe Gomez has been ruled out of action for a significant period after undergoing surgery on an injury that has plagued him since the start of the year

The Dutchman was forced off with a knock in last week’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, and has missed Liverpool’s last two matches as a result. Yet to return to team training as of Thursday morning, Slot admitted it will be a close call as to whether the forward could be available to face City.