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Isak and Gakpo ruled out of Liverpool’s clash with Manchester City
Liverpool will be without forwards Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo for Sunday’s Premier League match against Manchester City at Anfield.
Both were injured while playing for their national teams during the international break.
Isak has a thigh injury, while Gakpo has an ankle injury.
Head coach Andoni Iraola said neither injury appears long-term, but both players are unavailable for this game and will be assessed day by day.
Liverpool are also without striker Hugo Ekitike, leaving young forward Lewis Koumas as their only available natural No.
9, according to Iraola.
He said the club may also use wingers in attack and could have Federico Chiesa available, though Chiesa has not played recently while recovering from injury.
Liverpool must decide how to line up against a Manchester City side Iraola described as top of the league and unbeaten so far.
Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo will miss Liverpool’s Premier League match against Manchester City on Sunday.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola said both players were injured during the international break.
Isak has a thigh injury, while Gakpo has an ankle injury.
Iraola said the injuries do not appear to be long-term, but neither player is ready for Sunday.
Liverpool are considering Lewis Koumas and other options to fill the gaps in attack.
- Who
- Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo will miss the match.
- What
- Liverpool will face Manchester City without the two injured forwards.
- When
- Sunday. The article was published on October 9, 2026.
- Where
- Anfield, Liverpool.
- Why
- Isak has a thigh injury and Gakpo has an ankle injury, both sustained during the international break.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Alex Isak and Cody Gakpo will not play the game
They are not ready. Unfortunately for us, both got injuries during the international break.
They both don't look like long-term, we will be analysing day to day but they aren't going to be ready on Sunday.
Koumas has our trust. I have always liked the player.
Isak injured his thigh while playing for Sweden against Romania, and Gakpo injured his ankle while representing the Netherlands.
Iraola confirmed that Isak and Gakpo would not be available for Sunday's match.
Liverpool are scheduled to play Manchester City at Anfield.
- Unavailable players
- Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo
- Isak injury
- Thigh
- Gakpo injury
- Ankle
- Match
- Liverpool vs Manchester City
- Venue
- Anfield
Sources
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