Cody Gakpo and Kylian Mbappé suffer injuries in Nations League matches

The UEFA Nations League has seen a series of significant player injuries during the second round of matches. Netherlands and Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo was forced to leave the pitch in the 16th minute of the match against Serbia in Belgrade. Gakpo appeared to suffer an ankle injury following a challenge with Ipswich player Saša Lukić, with Ruben van Bommel entering as his replacement.

Other major stars have also been sidelined. France's Kylian Mbappé sustained a knee injury during his team's 1-0 victory over Turkey and has returned to Madrid for treatment, meaning he will miss the remaining three matches for the French national team. Additionally, Germany's Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala both suffered muscle injuries during their match against the Netherlands, while Denmark's Patrick Dorgu also sustained an ankle injury during a fixture against Wales.