Gakpo withdraws from Netherlands squad with ankle injury
Cody Gakpo has returned to Liverpool after an ankle injury ruled him out of the Netherlands’ final two Nations League games.
The forward was forced off after just 17 minutes following a hard tackle in the Netherlands’ 2-1 win over Serbia on Sunday.
Xavi said after the game that he did not think the injury was serious, but Gakpo withdrew from the squad following tests on Monday. No replacement has been called up for the remaining two games of the international break.
Liverpool confirmed that Gakpo would undergo further assessment at their training centre, with no indication yet of how long he is expected to be sidelined.
The setback interrupts a strong start to the season for Gakpo, who was linked with moves away from Anfield to Tottenham and Manchester City during the summer.
Liverpool return to action against City on October 11.
