🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Cody Gakpo Suffers Ankle Injury as Liverpool Await Further AssessmentLiverpool forward forced off early during Netherlands duty as fresh injury concern emergesLiverpool have been handed another injury concern after Cody Gakpo was forced to leave the Netherlands squad following an ankle injury sustained during their UEFA Nations League victory over Serbia.Gakpo started the match in Belgrade on Sunday but lasted only 17 minutes before being substituted. The forward appeared to suffer the problem following a challenge from Serbia midfielder Saša Lukić and was unable to continue. Liverpool’s official report confirmed that Gakpo was substituted shortly after the quarter-hour mark because of the injury.The Netherlands eventually secured a 2–1 victory over Serbia, with Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk completing the full match and Ryan Gravenberch also featuring. However, Gakpo’s early departure became one of the major talking points from the game.Following the match, Netherlands head coach Xavi Hernández indicated that the injury was to Gakpo’s ankle and suggested that the extent of the problem would become clearer after further assessment. A scan has been reported as part of the process to determine the severity of the injury.🇳🇱 Gakpo withdrawn from Netherlands squadThe Dutch Football Association has now confirmed that Gakpo will leave the Netherlands camp and return to Liverpool for further medical assessment. He will therefore miss the country’s upcoming Nations League fixtures against Greece and Serbia.There is currently no officially confirmed return date for the Liverpool forward. Reports suggesting that he could be unavailable for several weeks have emerged, but Liverpool’s medical assessment will be important before any definitive timeline can be established.The development will naturally be a concern for Liverpool, particularly because Gakpo has already been an important part of the team’s attacking options this season. He had also returned to the Netherlands squad after previously dealing with a minor fitness issue earlier in September.🔴 Another setback during the international breakGakpo’s injury comes at an unfortunate time for Liverpool, who have also had concerns surrounding new striker Alexander Isak during the international break.The Reds will now wait for the results of Gakpo’s assessment before knowing whether he will be available for their upcoming fixtures. The club’s medical staff will determine the severity of the ankle problem and establish an appropriate recovery programme.For now, Liverpool supporters will be hoping that the injury is not as serious as initially feared and that Gakpo can return to action as soon as it is considered safe.Gakpo’s withdrawal is also a setback for the Netherlands, with the forward having scored 25 goals in 56 appearances for his country. He recently scored a late equaliser against Germany in the Nations League, underlining his importance to the Dutch attack.👀 Liverpool fans now wait for the scanThe immediate priority is the medical assessment. Until the results are available, it remains too early to confirm exactly how many matches Gakpo could miss.Liverpool fans will therefore be watching closely for the next official update from the club. If the scan reveals only a minor problem, Gakpo could potentially return relatively quickly. If the injury is more significant, however, Liverpool could have to manage without one of their attacking options for a longer period.For now, the confirmed information is that Cody Gakpo has suffered an ankle injury, has withdrawn from Netherlands duty and is returning to Liverpool for further assessment.🔴 Liverpool supporters will now wait for the next medical update on their No.18.
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