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Liverpool injury update: Stefan Bajcetic, Cody Gakpo and Thiago Alcantara latest news and return dates

Liverpool could have three players back in the first-team picture for Everton’s trip to Anfield

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Liverpool are set to be boosted by the return of a number of first-team stars after the international break.

While they had to settle for a draw on Sunday against Brighton, Jurgen Klopp’s side have made a strong start to the Premier League season and sit just three points off Tottenham and Arsenal.

With a derby clash to come against Everton straight after the internationals, the Liverpool boss will be keen to have the likes of Cody Gakpo and Stefan Bajcetic available to him once again.

Here are the latest updates on Liverpool’s injury problems…

Cody Gakpo

There were fears that Cody Gakpo would face a lengthy spell on the sidelines after he left the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium a week ago in a knee brace, having been brought off at half-time in that match.

That injury kept him out of the draw with Brighton, but Klopp has revealed there is a “good chance” that the Dutchman is fit and available to face Everton after the international break.

“He is already out of the brace, walks normal around, so from all the very, very bad opportunities and possibilities injury-wise, I think he nearly got the best but is still injured,” Klopp said.

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Potential return date: Saturday October 21 2023 vs Everton

Thiago Alcantara

Thiago Alcantara has not featured yet this campaign, having undergone surgery on a hip injury at the end of last season.

The midfielder was nearing a return to action, but has been frustrated in his recovery by minor setbacks. The Liverpool boss has said he hopes Thiago will be available shortly after the international break, but the Everton clash could come too soon.

“He had now two setbacks in the rehab, not massive but enough to take him off the pitch again,” Klopp said.

“Obviously not the same injury, not at all, but a bit similar.