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Liverpool to miss Isak, Gakpo and Szoboszlai against LASK
Liverpool will be without Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai for their Champions League match against LASK in Linz, Austria.
The three players missed Liverpool’s 3-0 loss to Manchester City and were left out of the travelling squad.
Isak has a thigh injury, Gakpo an ankle injury, and Szoboszlai a tight hamstring after playing for Hungary.
The injuries came during the international break, adding to Liverpool’s difficulties in a packed schedule.
Manager Andoni Iraola said the players have not trained with the group and their return dates are uncertain.
Liverpool will need other players to take on their attacking roles, with Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch expected to partner in midfield.
The team must adapt while the injured players recover, but it is not yet clear whether any will be ready for upcoming matches against Brentford, Villarreal or Brighton.
Liverpool are set to be without Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai for their Champions League match against LASK.
The three players missed Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City and did not travel with the 23-player squad to Austria.
Isak withdrew from international duty with a thigh injury, Gakpo with an ankle injury, and Szoboszlai returned with a tight hamstring.
Manager Andoni Iraola said the players had not trained with the group and that their return dates were uncertain.
Liverpool are due to face LASK at Raiffeisen Arena in Linz.
- Who
- Liverpool, without Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai.
- What
- Liverpool are set to play LASK in the Champions League without the three injured players.
- When
- Wednesday; the match is listed as October 15, 2026, in the sources.
- Where
- Raiffeisen Arena in Linz, Austria.
- Why
- The players have injuries or physical problems, with the injuries linked to international duty and, in Szoboszlai’s case, a tight hamstring after a heavy workload.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Liverpool lost 3-0 to Manchester City, with all three players absent.
Iraola said at a pre-match news conference that the trio had not trained with the group and their return dates were uncertain.
Liverpool are due to face LASK in the Champions League at Raiffeisen Arena.
- Unavailable players
- Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai
- Opponent
- LASK
- Competition
- UEFA Champions League
- Venue
- Raiffeisen Arena, Linz, Austria
- Previous result
- Liverpool lost 3-0 to Manchester City
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What people are saying
They [Liverpool's injured trio] are not far, but it is difficult to say right now
Any of the three have trained with the group and we are taking it day to day.
We trust that we have the players to play in those positions.