Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is a doubt to face Wolves on Sunday after picking up a knock in the 2-2 draw against Everton in midweek. The in-form Dutchman has scored in his last seven appearances at Anfield but was forced off in the 69th minute of the Merseyside derby.

As a result, Slot may feel inclined to hand Darwin Nunez a chance to start as their No.9, with Diaz keeping his place and reverting to his natural role as a left winger. If the South American doesn’t improve there, Gakpo could replace Diaz in midweek against Aston Villa or fill in as their centre forward ahead of Nunez.

Liverpool could only manage a 2-2 draw in Wednesday's Merseyside derby against Everton, with James Tarkowski smashing home a 98th-minute equaliser for the Blues after Alexis Mac Allister and Mohamed Salah had put Arne Slot's on the brink of a historic victory at Goodison Park.