Liverpool injury latest as Jurgen Klopp could be without six players for Merseyside derby after international break
Liverpool will be hopeful no more of their players sustain setbacks this week and next after Andy Robertson's injury blow while in action for Scotland.
The Reds' left-back was forced off with a shoulder injury during a Euro 2024 qualifier versus Spain, leaving Jurgen Klopp to face an anxious wait over his condition.
Robertson is not expected to be available for next weekend's Merseyside Derby, though is not the only individual set to be missing for Liverpool.
We have rounded up a list of the players currently on the treatment table, below.
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Andy Robertson
As mentioned above, Robertson has suffered a blow to his shoulder and could now be set for a spell on the sidelines.
Commenting on this unfortunate incident after Scotland's defeat by Spain, ex-Liverpool coach and current boss of the Tartan Army, Steve Clarke, said: "It was an immediate decision to take him off, he’ll go back to his club, he’ll be assessed.
"Obviously he’s hurt his shoulder. We’ll have a look, obviously go back to his club. Always seems to happens when you lose one player in a position: we lose Kieran [Tierney] on the left side and then Andy’s picked up a shoulder injury.
"We’ll see how it is, see how it settles down and hopefully he’s good for his club as quickly as possible and he’s ready to help us in November."
Cody Gakpo
The Dutchman, who scored for Liverpool in a match versus Tottenham Hotspur that was marred by VAR controversy, left North London in a knee brace. But Klopp is hopeful Gakpo could be available for selection after the current international break.
"Cody, there is a good chance,"
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