Will Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo be fit for Liverpool showdown vs Manchester City?

Liverpool is preparing for a big match against Premier League leaders Manchester City, but the international window took its toll on many of the Reds’ top players.

While Andoni Iraola has had several weeks to plan for this match, his options were limited by injuries members of his squad suffered on international duty.

Who will be available for the Sunday showdown? Who is out for this match – and maybe more? Here’s the latest on Liverpool’s current injury situation:

Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo (left) jumps for the ball against Newcastle United at St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne on Aug. 23, 2026. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

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Erling Haaland of Manchester City runs with the ball during the match against AFC Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium on Aug. 23, 2026 in Manchester, England. Man City won the match, 2-1.

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Thierno Barry of Everton scores his team’s second goal while under pressure from Chris Richards of Crystal Palace at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Aug. 22, 2026 in Liverpool. Everton won the match, 2-0.

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Hull City’s Mohamed Belloumi (left) chases the ball during the Premier League match against Manchester United at the MKM Stadium in Kingston upon Hull, eastern England on Aug. 22, 2026. Hull City won the match, 2-0.

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Loum Tchaouna of Coventry City is challenged in the air by Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Aug. 21, 2026 in London, England. Arsenal won the match, 3-0.

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A pyrotechnics display takes place before the 2026-27 Premier League season-opening match between Arsenal and Coventry City at Emirates Stadium on Aug. 21, 2026 in London, England.

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Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo set to miss Manchester City match

Cody Gakpo suffered an ankle injury with the Netherlands that will keep him out of action this weekend and likely beyond, while Alexander Isak returned from Sweden duty hoping to rehabilitate a thigh issue without missing any club matches. Neither one will play against Manchester City.

“Unfortunately for us, both got injuries during the international break,” Iraola said in his pre-match news conference. “As a club manager, you are always waiting until the games end, that the doctor doesn’t call you and then gives you bad news.

“But in this case we’ve been unlucky with Alex and Cody – both of them are injured and they are not going to be involved on Sunday.”

Liverpool get good news on a defender’s fitness

While the news is negative on Liverpool’s attackers, one of the club’s brightest performers this season is ready to go.

Center back Jeremy Jacquet missed France’s 4-1 win over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League, but the move to rest the 21-year-old came as a precaution. He’ll be fit and ready for the contest, Iraola said.

There could be another boost for Liverpool, with Italy forward Federico Chiesa back in training. He has yet to play this season after getting injured in preseason plan but could see time against Manchester City if the match goes right.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Will Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo be fit for Liverpool showdown vs Manchester City?

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