Isak and Gakpo injured on international duty in blow to Liverpool
Liverpool face uncertainty over Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo after both picked up injuries on international duty, with Isak sidelined for Sweden's next three matches.
- Liverpool faces fresh injury concerns as key attackers Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo sustained injuries while on international duty and returned to the club for assessment.
- Sweden coach Graham Potter confirmed Isak sustained a thigh injury during Friday's win against Romania, while Gakpo suffered an apparent ankle injury in the 17th minute of the Netherlands' win over Serbia on Sunday.
- Liverpool's next match is against Premier League leaders Manchester City at Anfield on October 11, with concerns persisting regarding whether Isak will be available for the blockbuster showdown.
- Conor Bradley remains sidelined following knee surgery, while Manager Iraola confirmed Federico Chiesa missed games with a "small muscle injury" sustained during a friendly against Como last month.
- Giovanni Leoni continues recovering from an ACL tear with Iraola hopeful for October or November returns, while Hugo Ekitike targets early 2027 following an Achilles rupture sustained against PSG in April.
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Isak and Gakpo injured on international duty in blow to Liverpool
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The international break is not being kind to Liverpool, with key attackers Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo both sustaining injuries while on duty with their countries.
After Sweden's Alexander Isak, Dutchman Cody Gakpo was also injured in a Nations League match.
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Two Liverpool Stars Injured On International Duty Handing Reds A Major Blow
Liverpool have been hit hard by the international break, with important attackers Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo both injured while on international duty with their respective countries. According to the Daily Mail, Isak has left Sweden’s squad and returned to Liverpool due to what the club describe as a “minor injury.” The striker scored and played […]
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