Liverpool have been dealt fresh injury blows during the international break ahead of their trip to face Manchester City at Anfield on 11 October.
Alexander Isak left Sweden’s squad with a thigh problem after scoring in a Nations League win over Romania, whilst Cody Gakpo was forced off in the first half of the Netherlands’ victory against Serbia with an ankle injury. Both players are undergoing assessments at the AXA Training Centre, with neither confirmed fit yet. Isak’s issue is not thought to be serious, but Iraola will be desperate to have either or both available given Hugo Ekitike remains sidelined.
Four other players are ruled out: Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are progressing in their recoveries but unavailable, whilst Federico Chiesa has yet to play this season. The identity of a sixth absentee is not specified.
Manchester City will be without Phil Foden, who is suspended after being sent off in the derby against Manchester United. Antoine Semenyo and Nico O’Reilly are doubts after withdrawing from international duty.
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