Liverpool handed Cody Gakpo injury boost before Everton derby

Dutch winger Cody Gakpo returns from injury layoff for Liverpool

Liverpool have received a welcome injury boost as the talented Dutch winger, Cody Gakpo, has returned to first-team training. His return to training is a positive development for the Reds as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.

Gakpo saw himself sidelined due to an injury, which caused him to miss Liverpool’s recent match against Brighton & Hove Albion and also kept him out of international duty with the Netherlands. The injury setback occurred when he went off the field just moments after scoring a crucial equalizer against Tottenham Hotspur, suffering a knee injury in the process.

The absence of Gakpo had raised concerns among Liverpool fans, as he has been an integral part of the squad and has made valuable contributions with his skill and creativity. His return to training signals that he is on the path to full recovery and could soon be back in action for the club. The timing could not come better as he was among the goalscorers for the Reds in our last Merseyside Derby at Anfield.

Dutch winger Cody Gakpo returns from injury layoff for Liverpool.

In eight appearances across all competitions this season, Gakpo has three goals to boot. Liverpool’s supporters will sit delighted to see the Dutchman back on the training ground, as his presence provides Jurgen Klopp with another attacking option and adds depth to the squad.

Gakpo returns for the Reds

In addition to Cody Gakpo’s return (h/t Liverpool Echo), all of Liverpool’s South American contingent also saw themselves involved in Thursday’s training sessions. This is positive news, as it ensures that key players from South America, who had been away on international duty, are back and available for selection in the upcoming matches.

The return of these international players, coupled with Gakpo’s return to training, strengthens Liverpool’s squad ahead of a busy schedule. A fully fit and diverse squad remains as crucial as ever, especially in a competitive league like the Premier League, where injuries and international commitments impact a team’s availability.

While the specific timeline for Gakpo’s return to competitive action may depend on his progress in training and his fitness level, the fact that he is back in training is a positive sign for Liverpool.