Slot later added: “He felt something when he passed the ball in one of his muscles. But after we checked it, it was so minor that we think it doesn’t have to take very long.
“But as always, games follow up so fast that he had to miss the one against Galatasaray, and hopefully he’s available and ready for Sunday.
“If not, I’m expecting him – if things go as planned – definitely against Galatasaray.”
Due to illness, Federico Chiesa was also absent in Istanbul but is expected to be available for the weekend.
“I expect he feels better now because he felt unwell the day before the game and I think we’re now three or four further ahead,” said Slot. “So, I think he’s able to train with us today again.”
The head coach was also asked for an update on Alexander Isak as he continues to recover from surgery in December, and replied: “With the rehab team still and not with the team yet.”
