Liverpool injury news and return dates as six set to miss Everton clash
Liverpool will be without Andy Robertson and several other stars for the Merseyside derby against Everton today.
Robertson will undergo shoulder surgery after being injured on international duty with Scotland, dealing a major blow to Jurgen Klopp's plans.
Cody Gakpo could return after missing the draw with Brighton. The Dutchman was injured in the controversial defeat to Tottenham three weeks ago, while Curtis Jones remains suspended. Gakpo trained with his team-mates on Thursday and is expected to be available for the clash with Everton. Diogo Jota also returns from suspension.
Meanwhile, Thiago Alcantara and Stefan Bajcetic are long-term absentees.
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Here is the latest Liverpool injury news and potential return dates:
Cody Gakpo
Cody Gakpo should return against Everton after picking up a knock against Tottenham.
The Dutchman, who scored for Liverpool in the controversial defeat, left the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a knee brace after picking up a knock.
But Jurgen Klopp is hopeful Gakpo will be back in action against the Blues. He said: "Diogo (Jota) is available again, if nobody tells me differently. Cody (Gakpo) trained once with the team so we will have to see how that goes for tomorrow."
Expected return date: Everton, October 21.
Curtis Jones
Jones was shown a red card in the 26th minute of the defeat to Spurs for a lunge of Yves Bissouma. Initially, referee Simon Hooper awarded the midfielder a yellow card for the tackle before VAR recommended that he view the challenge on the pitch-side monitor.
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