Liverpool’s Gakpo withdraws from Netherlands squad due to injury

By Adegboyega Adeleye
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad due to injury and will return to his club for further assessment.
The Dutch football federation, KNVB, confirmed that Gakpo is not fit enough to remain with the squad for the rest of the international window.
The Netherlands have also decided not to call up a replacement for the Liverpool forward.
Gakpo was forced off early during the Netherlands’ 2-1 Nations League victory over Serbia in Belgrade after appearing to twist his ankle following a challenge from Serbia midfielder Sasa Lukic.
The Liverpool star tried to continue after the incident but was eventually replaced by Ruben van Bomme...