Joe Gomez

Gomez was not fully fit to feature in Monday's clash against Brighton but could play some minutes on Sunday in the final game of the season against Crystal Palace if he ticks all the boxes, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference. "Last weekend he was there with the team but was not able to play yet. He didn't tick all the boxes yet, but I think there was a spot open, so it was for me a moment where I could show my gratitude towards him to show what he's done on the pitch for us, but also off the pitch for us. Like you say, that's what you know and maybe the fans as well, but Joe Gomez is indeed one of the nicest person you can meet. But he's also inspiring his teammates when he's not playing. He has had more impact on our success than the outside world might probably know. I am hoping he can make some minutes [on Sunday] if he ticks all the boxes this week."

Gomez (hamstring) is on the bench for Monday's match against Brighton.

Gomez (hamstring) was spotted back in team training on Friday, the club posted.

Gomez (hamstring) isn't training with the squad yet but could feature in the last one or two games of the season if his recovery goes as planned, coach Arne Slot said in the press conference. "If his recovery goes well, he would be able to [play] maybe in the last one or two games of the season. But he is still not training with us yet. But he is coming closer and closer to train with the team."

Gomez had surgery for his hamstring injury and will be sidelined for an extended period. Coach Arne Slot said in a press conference, "Joe had surgery for his hamstring injury, so he's out for a long time. He will be back maybe just before the end of the season."