Gakpo makes trip to Paris despite being a doubt for Liverpool v PSG | OneFootball

Despite missing training on Tuesday, Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has travelled with the squad to Paris ahead of their Champions League last-16 first-leg tie against Paris Saint-Germain.

Gakpo is the Reds’ second-highest scorer this season with 16 goals but has been struggling with an ankle injury recently.

His absence from the final training session before the trip has cast significant doubt over his availability for the crucial European encounter.

Nevertheless, the 24-year-old was among the travelling party that boarded the flight to the French capital, raising hopes that he could still play a role in Wednesday night’s showdown at Parc des Princes.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has included a strong squad for the trip, with key figures such as Alisson, Virgil van Dijk, Dominik Szoboszlai, Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah, and Trent Alexander-Arnold all making the journey.

New signing Federico Chiesa is also part of the squad, adding further firepower to Liverpool’s attacking options.

Despite Gakpo’s injury concern, his presence on the flight suggests Liverpool’s medical staff may assess him further in Paris before deciding on his involvement.

The forward has been a key figure in the Reds’ campaign so far, and his potential absence would be a blow as Liverpool aim to secure a positive result in the first leg.

Head coach Arne Slot will address the media later today, where he is expected to provide an update on Gakpo’s condition and Liverpool’s preparations for what promises to be a high-intensity clash against the Ligue 1 champions.

PSG have a formidable attack led by Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue, and Bradley Barcola, ready to cause havoc.

Liverpool will be eager to have as many attacking options available as possible. Whether Gakpo will be fit enough to feature remains uncertain, but his presence in the squad suggests the Reds are keeping their options open.