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Liverpool clarify fitness status of Bradley Barcola and Cody Gakpo

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Liverpool clarify fitness status of Bradley Barcola and Cody Gakpo

Summary

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola confirmed that recent departures for Bradley Barcola and Milos Kerkez during the win against Atletico Madrid were due to fatigue rather than injury. Barcola, a recent arrival from Paris Saint-Germain, left the match with cramp after building his fitness levels following a shortened pre-season. While the club expects both players to be available, the status of forward Cody Gakpo remains uncertain ahead of the upcoming match against Fulham. Gakpo missed the Champions League opener due to adductor discomfort in both legs. Liverpool faces a quick turnaround before returning to Anfield for the league fixture. The team is now focused on recovery to determine which members of the squad will be match-fit for the weekend.

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Status Watch

•Andoni Iraola confirmed Bradley Barcola and Milos Kerkez suffered from cramp during the match.
•Cody Gakpo remains a doubt for the Fulham game due to an adductor issue.
•Liverpool faces a short recovery window before their upcoming Premier League fixture at Anfield.
•Bradley Barcola continues to work on his match fitness after arriving without a full pre-season.

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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Andoni Iraola Confirms Bradley Barcola Fitness After Liverpool Debut ScareLiverpool have no Bradley Barcola injury problem. That is the short version, and for now it is the important one.The £123mill...
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