Liverpool face fresh injury concern as Cody Gakpo forced off early for Netherlands

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Well, in a potentially nightmarish situation for Andoni Iraola, have Liverpool lost two of their very best players in the space of only a few hours? However, Gakpo's involvement in Belgrade did not last very long.

More pertinently for Kopites, will this injury prevent Gakpo from player for Liverpool, once club football returns? Alongside his family, the Liverpool head coach was at Anfield on Sunday, watching on as the women's team beat Everton 2-0 in the WSL Merseyside derby.

Andoni Iraola showing his support as Liverpool take on Everton at Anfield in the WSL! 🔴 pic.twitter.com/sgHymstPpr— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 27, 2026Earlier in the day, it had been confirmed by Graham Potter that Alexander Isak has withdrawn from the Sweden squad due to a minor groin injury. Were Liverpool to be without Isak and Gakpo for the Man City match, or any subsequent games, this would be disastrous for their hopes of victory.