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Liverpool faces injury concerns for Manchester City clash
Liverpool faces significant selection challenges ahead of their upcoming match against Manchester City due to injuries sustained during the international break. Forwards Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are both under medical assessment at the AXA Training Centre.
Alexander Isak returned to Merseyside after experiencing a minor thigh issue while on duty with the Swedish national team. Meanwhile, Cody Gakpo withdrew from the Netherlands squad following an ankle injury sustained during a Nations League match against Serbia. While the exact recovery timelines for both players have not been confirmed, their availability for Sunday's fixture remains uncertain.
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Alexander Isak · Anfield · Cody Gakpo · Liverpool FC · Manchester City
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sweden manager Graham Potter confirmed Isak returned to Merseyside with a thigh problem. thefalse9.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are undergoing fitness assessments at Liverpool's AXA Training Centre. readliverpoolfc.com · thefalse9.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Cody Gakpo has undergone scans following an ankle injury sustained during a Nations League match. readliverpoolfc.com · thefalse9.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Alexander Isak's thigh injury is described as minor by the Swedish FA. thefalse9.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cody Gakpo has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad to return to Liverpool. thefalse9.com