Liverpool to be without Isak and Gakpo for Man City visit
Both players are set to miss Sunday’s Anfield meeting with Manchester City, with Andoni Iraola said to be optimistic his side can adapt without them.
Liverpool will be without Isak and Gakpo for Sunday’s home match against Manchester City, following an update published on Friday. James Pearce understands that both are set to miss the Anfield meeting.
The reporting also indicates head coach Andoni Iraola is confident his squad can manage the absences as they prepare for a major early-season test. It does not specify the reasons for either player’s absence or any expected return timeline.
Possible attacking reshapes are discussed in the piece, including the prospect of a first Premier League start for Koumas, the option of using Wirtz as a false nine, or Barcola operating through the middle.
Munoz and Rio are also mentioned among the potential wide selections around a central choice, though these possibilities are presented as considerations rather than decisions and will depend on assessments before the weekend.
The absences point to a different look in Liverpool’s forward line against City, with selection calls likely to crystallise closer to kick-off on Sunday at Anfield.