Cody Gakpo was absent from Liverpool's training session on Tuesday ahead of their Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid. As reported by The Times' Paul Joyce, the Dutch winger's absence is precautionary and not due to a new serious injury.
The 27-year-old has been a key figure for Liverpool at the start of the season, logging significant minutes, including a place in the starting XI against Ipswich in the last match.
It remains uncertain whether Gakpo will be able to feature from the start against Atletico, with the club not indicating any new major health concerns. His situation will be assessed closer to kick-off.
Joe Gomez returns to training
The main positive news for Liverpool is the return of Joe Gomez to training with the squad.
The 29-year-old defender sustained a muscular injury during the preseason tour in the United States at the end of July and has yet to play in an official match this season.
Manager Andoni Iraola had mentioned last week that Gomez's recovery was progressing well and that he would return to team training this week.
Now, the defender has indeed joined the main group for training.
