The Reds are also without Tyler Morton due to injury, while fellow midfielder Curtis Jones is suspended against Wolves following an angry bust-up with Abdoulaye Doucoure in the chaotic scenes that followed the Merseyside derby that led to both midfielders being shown red cards.
"We saw Trent of course, being able to play,” said Slot, who is also awaiting news of any potential Football Association (FA) punishment after he and assistant Sipke Hulshoff were also sent off by referee Michael Oliver for their protests after the full-time whistle at Goodison.
Gakpo has four goals in his last five outings for Liverpool and started Wednesday night’s chaotic Merseyside derby draw against Everton, though was replaced by Kostas Tsimikas with just over 20 minutes remaining at Goodison Park.
Liverpool remain without Joe Gomez, whom reports have suggested could be set for another extended lay-off with a new hamstring injury suffered just 10 minutes into his return in last weekend’s shock FA Cup defeat at Plymouth.
The Dutchman has been a key and regular part of a potent attack that has Arne Slot’s side firmly on course for the title this season, scoring 16 times in 36 appearances across all competitions and starting 16 of the club’s 24 top-flight matches to date.
