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Cody Gakpo Injury Blow Leaves Liverpool Sweating Ahead of Man City Clash
The Liverpool forward sustained the injury from a heavy tackle by Sasa Lukic in the 17th minute, potentially affecting the club's squad depth ahead of upcoming matches.
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo was forced off 17 minutes into the Netherlands' Nations League match against Serbia in Belgrade after sustaining a left ankle injury.
Earlier this week, Gakpo pledged to help Liverpool in its first season under manager Andoni Iraola, following a difficult summer involving transfer interest from Manchester City and Tottenham.
Fulham midfielder Sasa Lukic's heavy tackle after 12 minutes earned him a booking, prompting Gakpo to signal for substitution five minutes later.
Depending on severity, Gakpo could miss the Netherlands' next two matches against Greece, including the October 1 fixture, creating concern for Liverpool's medical staff.
Striker Alexander Isak also recently returned from international duty with a minor injury, leaving The Reds thin for upcoming clashes against City, LASK, and Brentford.