According to reports, Cody Gakpo will be out for “several weeks” with Liverpool after getting hurt against Tottenham.
Gakpo, 24, injured himself after scoring in north London this weekend, and the winger could be out for up to a month, according to Dutch journalist Rif Elfrink.
Losing Gakpo, who was hailed as “special” by Liverpool’s official website, due to injury will be a major setback for Jurgen Klopp’s ambitions this month.
The Reds’ Premier League opponents include teams like Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton, and they also have a crucial UEFA Europa League matchup against Toulouse coming up.
Gakpo’s absence is a major setback for Liverpool, who will also be without Diogo Jota in their upcoming league game after the attacker was dismissed against Tottenham.
The loss of Gakpo to injury for Liverpool is devastating.
The significance of Gakpo for Liverpool was demonstrated this past weekend against Tottenham, as the forward’s strike gave the Reds a slim chance of winning in the English capital.
And for Klopp to be without Gakpo for up to a month means Liverpool will be without one of their best attackers for some crucial games.
Although Liverpool has the numbers to cover for Gakpo’s absence, the Dutch international’s absence is a major blow, and the Reds will need to adjust in the upcoming weeks.