Liverpool supporters might still face disappointment despite the anticipated rest for Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk in the Netherlands’ match against Gibraltar.
Sport Witness, relayed the comments of pundit Maarten Wijffeels of the AD Football Podcast: “Now that the Dutch team has qualified for the European Championship, all kinds of club coaches are going to call to spare the big guns.”
“Jurgen Klopp does not want Cody Gakpo or Virgil van Dijk to get injured against Gibraltar. Daley Blind experienced that once in 2021. That is the horror. So I expect quite a few changes on Tuesday. Maybe 11 new players.”
Despite some concern, it’s not time for panic just yet as domestic action is set to resume. The Telegraph, via Liverpool World, suggests that fans might have an anxious wait regarding Trent Alexander-Arnold due to pitch conditions in North Macedonia. Everyone is hoping that Alexander-Arnold will emerge from the international break unscathed, ready for the crucial clash against Manchester City at the weekend. Losing the first-choice right-back would be a significant blow, especially with Andy Robertson still sidelined.