Cody Gakpo suffered a concerning injury during Liverpool’s match against Tottenham, and it is reported that he will be sidelined for a few weeks.
There’s a possibility he might return after the upcoming international break. Liverpool’s defeat to Tottenham was marked by controversial officiating decisions.
Gakpo, who scored a well-taken goal for Liverpool just before halftime, sustained the injury while celebrating and had to be substituted at the start of the second half.
Manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed that it was a serious injury, and Gakpo was seen leaving the pitch in a brace.
Cody Gakpo injury update
Reports from Dutch media indicate that Gakpo won’t be available for international duty with the Netherlands this month due to the injury.
Liverpool’s upcoming fixtures include a Europa League match against Union Saint-Gilloise and a Premier League game against Brighton before the international break.
After the break, Liverpool faces a Merseyside derby against Everton on October 21 and has a busy schedule ahead with midweek games for three consecutive weeks.
Gakpo’s absence will be a significant setback for Klopp, as the 24-year-old has been performing well and has scored three goals this season.
In Gakpo’s absence, Darwin Nunez is expected to lead the forward line, especially with Diogo Jota suspended for the Brighton game.
Klopp will be hoping for a swift recovery for Gakpo to bolster his squad depth.
