Cody Gakpo's recovery uncertain, Monday scan decides his future

While Cody Gakpo last week still secured the draw against Germany with an acrobatic finish, he is now under a medical cloud. The Liverpool striker left the Nations League match against Serbia after just seventeen minutes and must undergo a scan on Monday to determine the severity of his ankle injury.

Scan on Monday provides clarity

According to The Athletic, Cody Gakpo will undergo a scan on Monday, September 28, to assess how serious the ankle injury he sustained on Sunday in the clash with Serbia is. The result will determine whether he can play in the upcoming internationals.

The Netherlands won the Nations League match 2-1, but saw the Liverpool striker leave the field early. After a hard tackle from Saša Lukić, Gakpo was substituted after seventeen minutes.

Gakpo falls after 16 minutes, Van Bommel comes on against Serbia

Last Thursday Gakpo scored the late equaliser against Germany, an acrobatic ball that gave the Dutch team another point. That performance starkly contrasts with his absence against Serbia.

Ruben van Bommel came on for the Liverpool player within the lines to continue the attack. The swift substitution underscored the impact of the injury on the Netherlands' play.

Hard tackle by Saša Lukic puts Dutch striker Cody Gakpo out early

The Netherlands head coach, who spoke at the press conference, said: “I only know that it’s his ankle. We’ll find out tomorrow and hopefully it isn’t too serious.” With 25 goals in 56 internationals, Gakpo remains a key player, but it is still unclear whether he will be available on Thursday, October 1 against Greece and on Sunday, October 4 against Serbia.