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Isak and Gakpo injured on international duty in blow to Liverpool

Liverpool face an anxious wait after Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo picked up injuries on international duty, with both doubtful for Manchester City.

  • Liverpool attackers Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo sustained injuries while on international duty, dealing a significant blow to the club as both players return for medical assessment.
  • Boss Andoni Iraola faces an anxious wait regarding his attacking options after the international break, as fresh injury concerns exacerbate Liverpool's challenges heading into a busy schedule.
  • Isak suffered a thigh injury after playing the full 90 minutes in Sweden's 2-1 win over Romania on Friday, while Gakpo limped off 17 minutes into the Netherlands' victory against Serbia on Sunday.
  • Both players have returned to Liverpool for further assessment, with concerns mounting over their availability for the blockbuster showdown against Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday October 11.
  • Liverpool also manages recoveries for long-term absentees including Giovanni Leoni, who suffered an ACL tear, and Hugo Ekitike, sidelined since April with an Achilles rupture.
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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.

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