Andoni Iraola confirms that Gakpo and Isak "won't play" in double pre-Man City injury blow

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Both Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo returned to Merseyside early, having picked up injuries on international duty. Well, during his pre-match press conference on Friday lunchtime, Andoni Iraola was quick to shut down any optimism that either would feature on Sunday: "Yes, Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo won't play, not ready unfortunately for us.

They are not going to be involved... they are not ready for Sunday."Andoni Iraola on injuriesLiverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed that Cody Gapko and Alexander Isak will not be available for Sunday's game against Man City. 🚨 pic.twitter.com/r0mq0dwwC4— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) October 9, 2026Isak scored during Sweden's first match of the international break, a 2-1 victory over Romania in Stockholm, actually completing the 90 minutes at the Nationalarenan. However, he did not play again for Graham Potter's team, flying back to England having sustained an injury.

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group F - Japan v Sweden - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - June 25, 2026 Sweden's Alexander Isak reacts IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Tim Heitman | IMAGN IMAGES via ReutersGakpo, meantime, could be sidelined for a bit longer. Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group F - Tunisia v Netherlands - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - June 25, 2026 Netherlands' Cody Gakpo applauds fans as he is substituted off IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jay Biggerstaff | IMAGN IMAGES via ReutersThe Liverpool head coach refused to give a timeframe on either player's fitness, stating that they will take it day by day.