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BREAKING: Cody Gakpo forced off with injury as Liverpool suffer another blow after Alexander Isak

The international break is already proving to be a nightmare for Liverpool with fresh injury woes for Andoni Iraola

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 4:27 PM
BREAKING: Cody Gakpo forced off with injury as Liverpool suffer another blow after Alexander Isak
Key Things to Know
  • Cody Gakpo was substituted within 16 minutes during the Netherlands match due to a lower leg injury.
  • Alexander Isak has withdrawn from Sweden's international fixtures with a minor injury to return to Liverpool.
  • Liverpool face an anxious wait ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Enzo Maresca's Manchester City.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo was forced off inside 16 minutes with a lower leg injury while playing for the Netherlands against Serbia. The setback occurred after an earlier tackle from Ipswich Town midfielder Sasa Lukic, leaving Gakpo holding his ankle area before requesting a substitution.

The injury adds to concerns for manager Andoni Iraola after striker Alexander Isak withdrew from Sweden's squad with a minor injury. Liverpool medical staff will assess both players ahead of an upcoming Premier League fixture against Enzo Maresca's Manchester City.

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