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Liverpool hit with double injury blow ahead of Man City Premier League clash

Manchester City travel to Anfield on Sunday for a game that is huge in more ways than one for Enzo Maresca's side

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 8:40 AM
Liverpool hit with double injury blow ahead of Man City Premier League clash
Key Things to Know
  • Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are injury doubts for Liverpool ahead of their match against Manchester City.
  • Isak sustained a thigh injury on September 25 while playing for Sweden against Romania.
  • Gakpo picked up an ankle injury during the Netherlands' 2-1 win over Serbia.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed that Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are major injury doubts ahead of Sunday's Premier League match against Manchester City at Anfield. Both forwards sustained injuries during the international break while playing for their respective national teams, leaving Liverpool facing potential attacking absences.

Isak suffered a thigh injury playing for Sweden against Romania on September 25, while Gakpo picked up an ankle problem during the Netherlands' match against Serbia. Liverpool enter the fixture six points behind Enzo Maresca's Manchester City, who maintain a perfect league record.

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