Liverpool forward Alexander Isak injured on international duty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Liverpool forward Alexander Isak sustained a minor injury while on international duty with Sweden. This setback comes after Isak enjoyed a strong start to the Premier League season, previously scoring four goals. Liverpool has also lost Hugo Ekitike to injury and Cody Gakpo is sidelined due to a similar issue. Manager Andoni Iraola is expected to field Lewis Koumas at the striker position against Manchester City. Additionally, Jayden Danns missed a recent match due to injury, limiting Liverpool's forward options further ahead of key fixtures.
- •Isak injured on international duty; expected to miss matches.
- •Ekitike out until around the turn of the year.
- •Gakpo injured playing for the Netherlands.
- •Koumas likely to start as No9 against Manchester City.
- •Danns misses opportunity due to his own injury.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Injury jinx costs 20-year-old Liverpool forward his big chance
"Alexander Isak started the 2026/27 Premier League season with considerable swagger. The £125m signing from Newcastle was injured and out of form during his first season at Anfield. Having experienced...
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