Cody Gakpo injury update revealed before Liverpool face Fulham

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is a doubt to face Fulham on Saturday but Andoni Iraola expects Bradley Barcola to be available to make his full Premier League debut following his late substitution against Atletico Madrid in midweek. Gakpo was close to leaving Liverpool in the summer but the 27-year-old has started the season in excellent form, assisting all three of Alexander Isak’s goals in the Premier League, including both in the 2-1 win at Ipswich last Friday. The Netherlands international was ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League win over Atletico due to “adductor issues”, however, after feeling discomfort on both sides following the win at Portman Road last week. It meant Bradley Barcola made his first start for Liverpool since his big-money move from Paris Saint-Germain and the winger impressed with a bright showing before he was removed late in the match due to cramp. More follows