Cody Gakpo could face months out as injury expert explains worst-case scenario

Liverpool could therefore head into one of their biggest matches of the season with uncertainty surrounding two important attacking players.

The immediate focus will be on the results of Gakpo’s scans, which should provide a clearer picture of the damage and whether he has any realistic chance of facing Manchester City.

Until those assessments are completed, there is no confirmed recovery timeframe, but the injury mechanism has given Liverpool genuine cause for concern.