Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterLiverpool have received an update on Cody Gakpo, following the Dutchman's ankle injury on international duty.Gakpo was injured during the Netherlands' clash with Serbia, following a hard tackle from midfielder Sasa Lukic, and taken off on 17 minutes after initially trying to run the problem off.The knock is a particular worry for Liverpool, with the 27-year-old in excellent form for the Reds so far this season.Cody Gakpo to have scan on ankle after returning to LiverpoolNew Netherlands boss Xavi Hernandez has got off to a good start with the Oranje, overseeing a draw against Jurgen Klopp's Germany before a win against Serbia.This was despite losing Gakpo and Sunderland's Brian Brobbey to injury but the Spaniard claimed after the 2-1 win in Belgrade that he has optimism that Gakpo in particular hasn't suffered long-term damage. You may like Is Cody Gakpo injured this weekend? Liverpool star fitness latest Tottenham Hotspur strike agreement for Cody Gakpo deal: report Is Bradley Barcola injured this weekend? Liverpool issue injury update Its his ankle, thats all I know, Xavi claimed, adding, Tomorrow we will know, but hopefully its not too important.The Netherlands confirmed themselves that Gakpo would miss the rest of the international break, following the tackle.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.Gakpo has been in fine fettle for new Reds boss Andoni Iraola this season, having almost departed Anfield after two-and-a-half years at the club.The forward was a target for Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, but remained at Anfield with Iraola lacking numbers given that the Merseysiders lack a natural right-winger in their squad following the departure of Mohamed Salah.Gakpo has started three times on the left wing for the Basque and three times on the right, where he may have solved Liverpool's problem position: across both positions this term, he has delivered four goals and assists in just five league games, and managed to both score and assist in the Reds' Carabao Cup victory over Tottenham earlier this month.His absence may, however, present a chance for summer signing Victor Munoz to step into the first team.Liverpool are also missing Federico Chiesa and Hugo Ekitike in attack at the moment, while Alexander Isak has a slight thigh problem.Gakpo is worth 60 million, according to Transfermarkt. Liverpool face Man City when the international break concludes and Premier League action returns.TOPICSLiverpoolPremier LeagueUEFA Nations LeagueMark WhiteSocial Links NavigationContent EditorMark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge both past and present Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.
