Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo picked up an ankle injury while on international duty with the Netherlands, according to multiple reports. He is set to undergo a scan on Monday to assess the extent of the damage, according to The Athletic (via The New York Times).
The injury comes during Liverpool's international break, which outlets described as adding further concern following a recent setback involving forward Alexander Isak.
The Daily Express reported that Gakpo collapsed and was forced off during the match in which he was injured, a detail not confirmed by other outlets.
Coverage across outlets characterized the situation as another blow to Liverpool's squad, with The Sun noting the club now has significant wages tied up in injured players, including Isak and Gakpo, though the specific figure cited by The Sun was not corroborated elsewhere.
How each side covered it
Left
- The New York Times (via The Athletic) reported Gakpo will undergo a scan on Monday following the ankle injury.
- The Mirror described the injury as another blow to Liverpool during the international break.
“Cody Gakpo to undergo scan on Monday following ankle injury picked up in Netherlands win” — The New York Times
Center
- Yahoo Sports framed the injury as piling pressure on Liverpool following the Alexander Isak setback.
- Coverage described Liverpool's international break as taking on a sense of dread due to repeated injury news.
“Cody Gakpo injury scare piles pressure on Liverpool after Alexander Isak setback” — Yahoo Sports
Right
- The Sun highlighted the wage cost of Liverpool's injured players, citing a figure of £530k per week, tied to Isak and Gakpo.
- The Daily Express reported that Gakpo collapsed and was forced off during the match, a claim not corroborated by other outlets.
“Liverpool rocked by Cody Gakpo injury as star collapses and forced off after Isak blow” — Daily Express
Questions readers ask
What happened to Cody Gakpo?
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo suffered an ankle injury while playing for the Netherlands during the international break. He is due to undergo a scan on Monday to determine the severity, according to The Athletic (via The New York Times).
Why does Gakpo's injury matter for Liverpool?
The injury adds to Liverpool's concerns during the international break, coming shortly after a setback involving forward Alexander Isak, according to multiple outlets.
Did Gakpo collapse during the match?
The Daily Express reported that Gakpo collapsed and was forced off, but this detail was not confirmed by other outlets covering the story.
What happens next?
Cody Gakpo is scheduled to undergo a scan on Monday to assess the extent of his ankle injury, according to The Athletic (via The New York Times).
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- The MirrorLeft-leaningLiverpool suffer another injury blow as Cody Gakpo hurt on international duty
- The New York TimesLeft-leaningLiverpool’s Cody Gakpo to undergo scan on Monday following ankle injury picked up in Netherlands win - The Athletic
- Yahoo SportsCenterLiverpool set for another major injury blow
- Daily ExpressRight-leaningLiverpool rocked by Cody Gakpo injury as star collapses and forced off after Isak blow
- The SunRight-leaningMan Utd dealt injury blow as star limps off in worrying-looking knock as Cody Gakpo gives Liverpool another scare