Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo in Doubt for Liverpool Clash with Manchester City

Head coach Andoni Iraola confirmed Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo returned early from international duty with thigh and ankle injuries.

Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola confirmed that forwards Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are injury doubts for Sunday’s match against Manchester City. Isak returned early from the Swedish national team with a thigh problem, while Gakpo left the Netherlands squad due to an ankle injury. The potential absence of both senior attackers follows a long-term Achilles injury to Hugo Ekitike, leaving the frontline depleted for the upcoming fixture.

Iraola did not provide an update on center back Jérémy Jacquet, who missed France’s 4-1 win over Belgium on Monday because of a hamstring strain. The upcoming game marks Manchester City’s first appearance since an independent commission issued a guilty verdict regarding breaches of Premier League financial rules. Liverpool enters the contest following a 2-2 draw against Newcastle, a match where they conceded twice in transition.

Liverpool currently holds a record of four wins and three draws under Iraola, remaining unbeaten while Manchester City has won every match in the same period. The head coach noted that his side has shown defensive improvements recently but lacked offensive fluidity in their latest outings. The team is attempting to balance a more intense, vertical style of play with better game control as they prepare to face a City side that has been scoring frequently.