Liverpool Faces Setback as Gakpo and Isak Out of Key City Derby
Liverpool face a major blow as Gakpo and Isak are injured and will miss the crucial Manchester City derby this weekend.
Liverpool won’t be able to count on forwards Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo for the upcoming derby against Manchester City.
Both players picked up injuries during their international duty and won’t recover in time for the crucial clash.
The disappointing update was confirmed by Liverpool’s manager, Andoni Iraola.
Yes, Alex Isak and Gakpo won’t play, unfortunately they’re not ready. Injuries from the break. You always hope the doctor doesn’t call, but we didn’t have luck. They won’t participate. As for the timing — Gakpo has an ankle injury, it’s a matter of coping with the pain. Bad tackle, I think. He’s working, but he won’t be ready for Sunday. Isak has a thigh injury, but they don’t look like long-term injuries — he will play when he feels ready. But they’re not ready for Sunday.
— Andoni Iraola
