Liverpool handed boost before Brighton game as Arne Slot provides Cody Gakpo and Wataru Endo update

Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa has recovered from illness and is available for selection against Brighton this weekend, but there are still players absent through injury.

Cody Gakpo has a muscle injury, Arne Slot confirmed in his press conference, with Wataru Endo having an issue with his ankle. They could be missing for "weeks", though no exact date has been confirmed for a possible return.

Mohamed Salah, meanwhile, is set to hold talks with Slot today ahead of potentially returning to the squad to face Brighton. The Egyptian's explosive interview last weekend meant he missed the trip to Inter Milan midweek.

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