Liverpool confirms Cody Gakpo has withdrawn from the Netherlands national team due to an ankle injury..

Liverpool announced on their official website on Tuesday that striker Cody Gakpo has withdrawn from the Netherlands national team due to an ankle injury.

According to Liverpool's official statement, Gakpo has returned to England under the arrangement of the Dutch Football Association, and team doctors will arrange for him to undergo scans and treatment for the injury in the coming days.

Gakpo was injured in the 17th minute of the first half of the Netherlands' UEFA Nations League match against Serbia and had to be substituted.

He was brought down by Ipswich Town defensive midfielder Saša Lukić's tackle, falling heavily to the ground and injuring his ankle.

The Netherlands will next face Greece away, and will then play Serbia again.

However, with Brian Brobbey, Donyell Malen, and now Gakpo all sidelined with injuries, the Oranje's attacking firepower will inevitably be further affected.

Furthermore, Gakpo's injury is a significant problem for Liverpool.

The Reds will face Manchester City on October 11th, who were found guilty of facing 114 charges of Premier League financial breaches. Without their best-performing player of the season, Liverpool's chances of winning will inevitably be affected.

This season, Gakpo has made 8 appearances for the Premier League giants and the Netherlands in all competitions, scoring 3 goals and providing 4 assists, making him one of the most in-form strikers in Europe's top five leagues.

Image source: Internet / Liverpool official website