Liverpool star Cody Gakpo left devastated as baby son dies during pregnancy
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Cody Gakpo's partner has confirmed that their baby son has died before being born. 18:01, Sat, Jun 27, 2026 Updated: 18:06, Sat, Jun 27, 2026 Cody Gakpo's partner has announced the death of their unborn son (Image: Getty Images)Cody Gakpo's partner Noa van der Bij has announced the heartbreaking news that their son, Elijah, has died during pregnancy.
Gakpo is currently representing the Netherlands at the World Cup, while Van der Bij has travelled to the United States to support the Reds attacker.In May, the couple shared a touching Instagram post announcing they were expecting a second child, due in October, following the birth of their son Samuel in 2024. Forever our son."We went to church to light a candle.
Afterward, we walked to the church playground with our son Samuel. His name was Elijah."There could not have been a more beautiful sign from God He reminded us that our little boy is never far away."The precise timing of their son's death remains unclear, as Gakpo's partner had been regularly active on social media throughout the summer after Liverpool's season ended.She shared a carousel of photographs on Instagram in early June, resting a drink on her bump, before posting further pictures from Texas during the World Cup.Dutch publication De Telegraaf reported that Gakpo did not get off the team bus for training four days ago, before being transported separately by car.Gakpo has scored twice for the Netherlands at this summer's World Cup (Image: Getty)At the time, the Dutch football association (KNVB) said he was not late but there was a valid explanation for it.Liverpool fans on social media were quick to rally behind the forward and his partner after the tragic news emerged.One account posted: "Sending our thoughts, love and condolences to Cody Gakpo and his family following the heartbreaking news of the loss of their baby boy.