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Szoboszlai, Isak, Gakpo A Doubt for Brentford Clash
15 Oct
Summary
- Szoboszlai, Isak, and Gakpo are doubts for the upcoming Brentford game.
- Trio missed previous matches due to injuries sustained playing for their countries.
- Giovanni Leoni's knee injury recovery is delayed by one month.
Liverpool's attacking options are uncertain for their upcoming Premier League fixture against Brentford, with Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexander Isak, and Cody Gakpo all in doubt. These three players have been sidelined since the international break due to injuries sustained while representing their respective countries. Manager Andoni Iraola stated on Thursday that while it's too early to definitively rule them out, they must prove their fitness in the remaining training sessions.
With Ryan Gravenberch suspended, Szoboszlai's potential return would be a significant boost. If he remains unavailable, young talent Trey Nyoni might step into the Premier League starting lineup. Bradley Barcola and Florian Wirtz, who performed well in a recent match, will likely need to carry the attacking load if Isak and Gakpo are also absent.
Additionally, Iraola provided an update on centre-back Giovanni Leoni. The 19-year-old's rehabilitation from a serious knee injury in September of the previous year is taking longer than anticipated. His return to first-team training, initially planned for the recent international break, has been postponed. The revised target for his reintegration into training is now the upcoming November international window, representing a one-month delay in his recovery process.
