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Andoni Iraola confirms dreadful Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo injury news
9Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Andoni Iraola confirms dreadful Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo injury news

Liverpool have a massive matchup against Manchester City this weekend in the Premier League, renewing their old title rivalry, though, technically, the Reds own hopes at getting back in the title mix are not over with signs of clear improvement apparent under new manager Andoni Iraola. But as Liverpool look to start the bleeding for a Man City side that should be truly reeling from their 114 charges soon, they will be up against it from an attacking perspective. Liverpool manager Iraola confirmed to reporters before the Man City matchup that star attackers Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are both going to be out injured after suffering a thigh and ankle issue, respectively, over the September international break. Iraola said, “Yes, Alex Isak and Gakpo won't play, not ready unfortuna...
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Liverpool get brutal Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo injury news
8Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Liverpool get brutal Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo injury news

Liverpool will face Manchester City this weekend in a massive Premier League battle, and while it is no longer one that involves the title race until the Reds can prove they are back in that mix, it is still a vital fixture for two clubs very much operating at a Champions League level. The Reds are worried about injuries to their two most important attacking players, striker Alexander Isak and playmaking left winger Cody Gakpo. They have been the team's best goal scorer and creator, respectively, with Isak finally showing the quality he displayed in 2024/25 with Newcastle United while Gakpo is bouncing back and looking like the stud that he is for the Dutch national team. But both star man are currently injured. Isak left Sweden's camp over the international break with a thigh injury...
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Ranking the 10 best players of the 2026/27 Premier League season heading into Matchday 6
8Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Ranking the 10 best players of the 2026/27 Premier League season heading into Matchday 6

Matchday 6 of the 2026/27 Premier League season is upon us after a lengthy international break. Let's take a reset and rank the top 10 players of the season so far. 10. Liverpool LW Cody Gakpo Cody Gakpo is having a phenomenal start to the season under Andoni Iraola, and hopefully the Liverpool forward does not miss much time with injury. He is one of the best creators in the league and can also finish off his chances. 9. Manchester United AM Bruno Fernandes The reigning Premier League Player of the Season can be too one-dimensional, but with 3 goals and 2.6 key passes per game, Bruno Fernandes is once again carrying a pretty subpar Man United team that is sitting in the bottom half of the table. 8.  Leeds CB Tarik Muharemovic Tarik Muharemovic looks even better than advertised at Sa...
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Premier League Matchday 6 Injury Tracker: Latest News, FPL Impact on Joao Pedro, Amad Diallo, and more
4Oct By Frank G. BarnesNo Comments
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Premier League Matchday 6 Injury Tracker: Latest News, FPL Impact on Joao Pedro, Amad Diallo, and more

Premier League Matchday 6 is on the horizon, and it's time to track the biggest stars around the league with updates on if they will be back this weekend and, if not, when fans can expect to see them and plug them into their FPL teams. Chelsea DM Moises Caicedo Chelsea's world-class defensive midfielder Moises Caicedo has been out since the end of August with a calf injury, but his return is on the horizon. He's been resting in London over this international break, and these three weeks off football are the perfect time for him to train. As of right now, Caicedo is expected to return for Chelsea on Oct. 10 when they face Bournemouth. Many expected him to be back against Brentford before the break, but he was held out as a precaution. It would be a surprise if he didn't train and make his...
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