Andoni Iraola confirms double Liverpool injury blow ahead of Man City Premier League clash

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| Sports reporter Published October 9, 2026 2:01pm Updated October 9, 2026 2:02pm Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola (Picture: EPA) Andoni Iraola has confirmed that Liverpool will be without Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak for their huge Premier League clash with Manchester City on Sunday. Unfortunately for us both got injuries during the international break. ‘As a club manager, you are always waiting until the games end that the doctor doesn’t call you with bad news, but in this case, we’ve been unlucky with Alex and Cody, both of them are injured, and they are not going to be involved on Sunday. ‘Cody has an ankle injury, has had some before in his career, and it’s a matter of him dealing with the pain.

Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are both out this weekend (Picture: PA) ‘It was a really bad tackle and he’s doing things individually but he will not be ready for Sunday. ‘Alex has a thigh injury, it’s a small injury but it’s a muscle injury. Jeremy Jacquet has been passed fit (Picture: Getty) ‘I don’t think it’s a big surprise.

I’ve always liked the player; he has already shown in important minutes that he’s ready to go. ‘And we have also other players who can cover the positions and now we will need to take decisions.’ There was some positive news for Liverpool, though, with Iraola confirming that Jeremy Jacquet is fit after missing France’s final game of the international break versus Belgium. ‘Yeah, he’s fit. He’s ready to,’ Iraola said. ‘I think he didn’t play with the national team last game because of protection, but he should be fine. ‘Still, we need to train tomorrow, but he’s fine, yes.’ Arrow MORE: Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer injury update ahead of Chelsea vs Bournemouth Arrow MORE: Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa injury update ahead of Arsenal vs Leeds Arrow MORE: Alan Shearer Premier League predictions including Man Utd vs Spurs and Liverpool vs Man City