Liverpool Face Anxious Scan Wait After Cody Gakpo Ankle Blow
Cody Gakpo of Liverpool sustained a right ankle injury during the Netherlands’ 2-1 victory over Serbia on international duty. The forward was forced to make an early exit after 17 minutes of play, leaving the club’s medical department awaiting clinical assessment. BBC Football confirmed the initial setback, which arrived following a productive start to the campaign featuring two goals and four assists across six appearances in all competitions.
Assessing the Forward Line Amid International Disruption
Head coach Andoni Iraola faces potential disruptions to his attacking structure just as tactical continuity begins to take root at Anfield. Alexander Isak has already returned to the Kirkby training ground early due to a minor thigh issue, further compressing available depth in the final third. Match-going supporters and analysts tracking squad rotation will note that losing multiple primary forward options simultaneously tests the resilience of the supporting cast during a congested fixture block.
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Netherlands manager Xavi HernΓ‘ndez addressed the physical concern immediately following the fixture.
“It’s his ankle, that’s all I know. Tomorrow we will know, but hopefully it’s not too important.”
Medical staff at Kirkby will review the scan results scheduled for Monday, September 29, 2026, to determine the exact recovery path. The extended three-week international window continues to strain Premier League squads as players manage elevated physical loads across multiple competitions.
