Cody Gakpo injury update as Liverpool forward withdraws from Netherlands duty

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Cody Gakpo one of Liverpool’s standout performers during an encouraging start to the campaign was forced off after just 17 minutes during the Netherlands’ 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Serbia. Speaking in his post-match press conference, newly appointed Netherlands manager Xavi Hernández offered an initial assessment: “It’s his ankle, that’s all I know.

Tomorrow we will know, but hopefully it’s not too important.” However, the outlook quickly darkened following Monday morning’s scan results in the Netherlands, with initial reports indicating the forward is facing a spell on the sidelines that could last several weeks Liverpool Confirm Early Return to AXA Training Centre Having scored in the Dutch’s 1-1 draw with Germany on Thursday in Xavi’s first match in charge, Gakpo’s early withdrawal was confirmed via an official club statement released on Liverpool’s website: “Cody Gakpo has withdrawn from international duty for the Netherlands after sustaining an ankle injury. The forward had to be substituted during the first half of his country’s 2-1 win against Serbia on Sunday evening.

Gakpo will now return to Liverpool for further assessment by the club’s medical staff at the AXA Training Centre.” The Dutch FA echoed that confirmation, ruling the 27-year-old out of their remaining autumn fixtures against Greece in Thessaloniki and the return fixture against Serbia. Liverpool host Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, October 11, marking the start of a grueling autumn schedule, and Gakpo’s setback leaves the attack severely depleted.