Liverpool Star Cody Gakpo Faces Prolonged Sideline Due to Injury
Liverpool’s attacking lineup will miss the presence of Cody Gakpo for an extended period as he grapples with an injury setback. The talented Netherlands international, who has been in superb form, is set to remain out of action until after the upcoming international break.
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Gakpo’s injury ordeal unfolded during Saturday’s contentious clash against Tottenham Hotspur, where Liverpool suffered a tumultuous 2-1 defeat. During the halftime break, Gakpo was forced to exit the pitch due to discomfort in his knee, a departure marked by him wearing a supportive brace around the affected area.
Fortunately, subsequent medical scans have provided some relief for Liverpool, indicating that Gakpo will not face an extensive period on the sidelines. Nevertheless, he will be absent from the forthcoming fixtures, including the Europa League showdown against Union Saint-Gilloise at Anfield and the Premier League encounter with Brighton on Sunday. This update comes via James Pearce of The Athletic.
The club remains cautiously optimistic that Gakpo’s rehabilitation will go according to plan, and there is hope that he will make his return to action following the international break, as per Pearce. Liverpool has a crucial match against Everton scheduled for October 21, and the potential availability of the 24-year-old for this fixture would be a significant boost..
Manager Jurgen Klopp, reflecting on Gakpo’s injury, described it as his “biggest problem” on a day filled with various challenges. Liverpool faced a string of unfortunate events during the match, including a disallowed goal by Luis Diaz due to an incorrect offside call, the ejections of Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota, and the late winner conceded through Joel Matip’s own goal.
Gakpo’s absence will unquestionably be felt by the team, given his valuable contributions, including three goals from eight appearances this season. His injury occurred following a challenge from Destiny Udogie, but not before he managed to score Liverpool’s equalizer just before halftime.
