Liverpool are facing an attacking crisis after Cody Gakpo joined Alexander Isak in returning to Merseyside from international duty due to injury. Netherlands winger Gakpo was on the receiving end of a heavy tackle from Serbia midfielder Sasa Lukic in the 12th minute of the game in Belgrade last night and limped off shortly afterwards for more treatment on his left ankle.He underwent scans this morning after which it was decided he would not be able to participate in the Dutchs remaining games in this window, against Greece and Serbia.Liverpool return to Premier League action on Sunday, October 11 when they host Manchester City at Anfield.Boss Andoni Iraola will be hoping Gakpo will be fit after watching Isak sustain a minor injury when away with Sweden.Liverpool star Isak sustains thigh problemIsak played the full 90 minutes in the Swedes 2-1 win over Romania on Friday, scoring the opening goal, but it was then revealed he had suffered a thigh problem.Sweden boss Graham Potter said: Hes got a small problem with his thigh. Its not a big one but because of the amount of games weve got in a small space of time, he wont be able to make those.Not a big one, but frustrating for him, and obviously for us.Isak endured a miserable first season at Liverpool following his big-money move from Newcastle but has started the new campaign well, scoring four times in five Premier League games. Topics Alexander Isak Cody Gakpo Liverpool F.C. Manchester City F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Mancini claims double contract with Manchester City their issue, not mine Mitch Fretton 28th September, 2026 Former Manchester City chief Bernstein says club should be punished with more than fines and league status should be affected after guilty verdict Cian Cheesbrough 27th September, 2026 New Manchester United injury concern as Patrick Dorgu forced off in first half of Denmark vs Wales Cian Cheesbrough 27th September, 2026 Isak injury blow: Striker returns to Liverpool from Sweden duty Tom Rostance 27th September, 2026 Man City chairman Al Mubarak responds after club found guilty of 114 financial breaches Nicholas McGee 26th September, 2026 BREAKING: Man City found guilty on 114 charges relating to financial breaches Nicholas McGee 25th September, 2026
