Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterCody Gakpo is a doubt to face Fulham this Saturday, as the Reds look to build on their first Premier League win since April, which arrived in their recent clash versus Ipswich Town.The Dutch forward assisted both of Alexander Isaks goals the games only strikes as Liverpool secured three points in a 2-0 victory at Portman Road.Gakpo was subsequently ruled out of Liverpools mid-week battle versus Atletico Madrid, which his side won 2-1, with adductor issues on both sides, and the Dutch star is uncertain to return for Fulham.Cody Gakpo injury latest, as Liverpool prepare for FulhamThe 27-year-old was also stellar in his two Premier League matches prior to Ipswich, having scored a long-range screamer in Liverpools 2-2 opening day draw at St. James Park.In the following game, his nifty movement opened space for an inch-perfect cross to Isak against Nottingham Forest, in another 2-2 draw. You may like Is Bradley Barcola injured this weekend? Liverpool issue injury update Tottenham Hotspur strike agreement for Cody Gakpo deal: report Heartbreaking reason behind muted Cody Gakpo celebration after scoring in Netherlands World Cup match Gakpo recorded four goal involvements in his first three Premier League matches; only Mohamed Salah has bagged more whilst opening a league campaign (six contributions, in 2024-25) for Liverpool this century.Bradley Barcola, who started in the Dutchmans absence on Wednesday, also caused concern, after exiting the pitch during the Reds Champions League victory.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Andoni Iraola has since confirmed the status of both players in a pre-Fulham presser, with Barcolas issues considered insignificant, but Gakpos sidelining potentially being prolonged.The Basque manager said: Barcola was just cramps. We have to evaluate how he is today, but there is no injury. I think he should be available if everything goes normal."Cody, we will see, he continued. We will try today and see if he is ready for tomorrow, or if we need to wait until the next one."Iraolas side, having lost star forward Salah last term, have fared well as an attacking unit, scoring at least two goals in each of their Premier League and Champions League fixtures.On the defensive side, his men have conceded five goals in four. In their sole Premier League clean sheet this term, versus Ipswich last Friday, the newly-promoted club recorded a higher xG than the Reds.Liverpool return to English top-flight action against Fulham this weekend, with Gakpo potentially set to remain absent.TOPICSCody GakpoBradley BarcolaLiverpoolPremier LeagueChampions LeagueKedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.
