Liverpool hit by Gakpo and Isak injuries before demanding October

LiverpoolLiverpoolPremier League · England5th POS17–9–12 W-D-L are preparing for a testing October with Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak both reported to have been injured during the international break. The two forwards have scored the bulk of the club's league goals this season, and no return date has been confirmed for either.

Between them, Gakpo and Isak are reported to have scored five of Liverpool's seven league goals. On those numbers, the rest of the squad has contributed two. It is not clear how the five goals divide between the two players. The figures cover league matches only, so goals in other competitions are not included.

2025/26

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POS

5th

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17–9–12

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63

GA

53

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Why the timing matters

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The injuries are reported to have arrived during the international break, which leaves little time to rework the attack before the October fixtures. That month is the immediate concern for Liverpool. Losing two regular scorers shortly before a heavy run of games gives the coaching staff a narrow window to find alternatives.

Injuries picked up on international duty are a familiar frustration for clubs, who release players knowing they cannot control how they are used. The cost is felt most sharply when the players involved are central to how the team scores.

What is not yet known

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The nature of either injury has not been set out, nor has an expected period of absence. It is not known whether Gakpo or Isak will be available for Liverpool's next match, or whether either problem is serious enough to keep them out for longer. Liverpool have not confirmed the extent of the injuries.

What happens next

Assessments over the coming days will shape how Liverpool set up for October. Until then, the emphasis falls on the players who have scored the club's other two league goals, and on the midfield to add a threat. An update on the pair's availability is the next thing to watch.

The situation also raises a question about how dependent Liverpool have become on two players for goals. Seven league goals is a small sample, and the picture could look different by the end of October. The month's results will show whether the scoring concentration is a short-term quirk or something more structural.