Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo out of Liverpool vs. Man City – Andoni Iraola

October 9, 2026
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Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are out of Liverpool’s match against Manchester City this weekend due to injury, Andoni Iraola confirmed.

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Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo out of Liverpool vs. Man City – Andoni IraolaOctober 9, 2026
Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are out of Liverpool’s match against Manchester City this weekend due to injury, Andoni Iraola confirmed. – Man City ‘a disgrace; I would throw them out’ – furious Ian Holloway – Was epic Man City-Liverpool rivalry all a sham after cheating scandal? – Premier League team news, injury updates after… Read more: Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo out of Liverpool vs. Man City – Andoni Iraola
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