Cody Gakpo is uncertain to play for Liverpool in their upcoming Premier League match against Fulham this weekend. The Dutch forward, who has already contributed one goal and three assists in just three Premier League games this season, has not been able to train this week due to an adductor injury. Gakpo missed Liverpool’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, and his availability for Saturday’s game at Anfield remains unclear.
Andoni Iraola, Fulham’s manager, acknowledged that Gakpo might not be fit for the match but expressed confidence that Bradley Barcola, a summer signing from Paris Saint-Germain, will be available. Barcola experienced cramps during the second half of the Champions League game against Atletico and was substituted, but Iraola said there was no injury. "He should be available if everything goes normal," Iraola said, adding that the team would continue training on Friday to assess Barcola’s condition.
Regarding Gakpo, Iraola said the team would attempt to train with him on Friday and determine whether he is ready for the game against Fulham or if they need to delay his return. "We will see," Iraola said. "He didn’t train yesterday. Today, we will try with him and let’s see if he's ready for tomorrow or we need to wait for the next one."
Iraola also provided an update on Hugo Ekitike, Fulham’s young forward who is recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. While the injury is long-term, Iraola said there is a realistic chance Ekitike could return in January. "There is a reasonable chance that he could help us in the last two games of the group stages," Iraola said. However, he emphasized that it is still early in the recovery process and the team is monitoring his progress closely.
Liverpool's Gakpo Injury Doubt for Fulham Clash, Barcola Expected to Play
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