Injury NewsThis Is AnfieldUnverified source· 11 Sept 2026
Gakpo Faces Fitness Test Ahead of Liverpool Return
Cody Gakpo must prove his fitness to feature, while Hugo Ekitike nears a return in Liverpool's latest team news.


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What happened. Cody Gakpo is set for a fitness test to determine his availability, while Hugo Ekitike is also in line to return for Liverpool.
- Gakpo will undergo a fitness test before a decision is made on his involvement.
- Ekitike is also expected to make his return to the squad.
- A Liverpool transfer target has spoken out amid ongoing speculation.
Liverpool will assess both players ahead of their next fixture as they manage squad fitness.
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