Cody Gakpo has provided fresh injury worries for Liverpool after he was forced off during the Netherlands' clash against Serbia on Sunday
Liverpool star Cody Gakpo will undergo a scan on an ankle injury.
Liverpool star Cody Gakpo will undergo a scan on an ankle injury(Image: Getty Images)
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Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo will undergo a scan after suffering an injury scare for the Netherlands. The 27-year-old was forced off after 17 minutes during their 2-1 win over Serbia following a robust challenge from Sasa Lukic.
The Ipswich Town midfielder upended the Liverpool star in the middle of the pitch after 10 minutes. While Gakpo tried to play through the initial impact, the problem became severe enough for him to go down while the ball was out of play and signal to the medical team.
The pain was visible on Gakpo's face as he grimaced holding his right lower leg, towards the ankle. Xavi has since confirmed the former PSV Eindhoven player has suffered an ankle injury and hopes it isn't too severe.
He said: “I don’t think so. It’s his ankle, that’s all I know. Tomorrow we will know, but hopefully it’s not too important.”
Should the ankle injury be serious, he could miss the remainder of the Netherlands' international break as they face Greece and Serbia before the league returns.
But his involvement when the Premier League makes a comeback could be in jeopardy with Liverpool hosting leaders Manchester City in the first game back at Anfield.
After a summer of transfer uncertainty, Gakpo has been one of the standout performers for the Reds under Andoni Iraola's side.
The forward has scored two goals and provided four assists in all competitions, including an important equaliser during the 2-2 draw with Newcastle United on the opening day.
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His injury follows on from news that emerged on Sunday which revealed that Alexander Isak will return to Merseyside following a minor injury.
Sweden head coach Graham Potter said: “He’s got a small problem with his thigh. It’s not a big one but because of the amount of games we’ve got in a small space of time, he won’t be able to make those.
"Frustrating for him and obviously for us.”