LIVERPOOL HIT BY ISAK AND GAKPO INJURY BLOWS ON INTERNATIONAL DUTY

Liverpool have been hit with two injury concerns involving players on international duty. Alexander Isak withdrew from the Sweden squad because of a thigh problem. Hours later, Cody Gakpo was substituted in the first half of the Netherlands' match against Serbia after sustaining an injury. Both players are part of Liverpool's first-team squad. The setbacks came within the same international break, raising concern for the Merseyside club.

Gakpo's injury occurred during the Netherlands' fixture against Serbia, in which fellow Liverpool player Jeremie Frimpong was an unused substitute, watching the match from the stands after being left out of the matchday squad. Isak's withdrawal from the Sweden squad was attributed to a thigh problem, with no further detail given on its severity. Gakpo had been included in the Netherlands' starting line-up before his substitution. Liverpool have several players away on international duty during the current break, including Isak, Gakpo and Frimpong.

The two injuries add to the disruption Liverpool have faced from players away on international duty this break. Isak's withdrawal from Sweden's squad and Gakpo's substitution against Serbia both occurred without further explanation of severity being given. Frimpong's omission from the Netherlands matchday squad means all three Liverpool players away with their countries were affected in some way during the same window. Premier League fixtures resume once the international break ends, when Liverpool will discover the fitness of the affected players. No timeline for their return has been set out.