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Gakpo withdraws from Netherlands squad due to ankle injury
Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo has been ruled out of further Netherlands duty after sustaining an ankle injury during the Nations League match against Serbia. The player will return to his club for medical evaluation.
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Cody Gakpo has withdrawn from the Netherlands national team squad following an ankle injury sustained in the first half of the team's 2-1 Nations League victory over Serbia.
The Liverpool winger was forced off during the match and will travel back to Anfield for further assessment and treatment by the club's medical staff. The injury represents a concern for both the national team and the Premier League club as the season progresses.
The Netherlands secured victory against Serbia despite losing Gakpo, with goals coming in what proved a competitive Nations League encounter. The exact timeline for Gakpo's return to action remains unclear pending the results of his medical evaluation at Liverpool.
Gakpo has become a key player for both club and country since joining Liverpool, and the injury will be monitored closely in the coming days as the midfielder works towards recovery.