Ankle injury, Cody Gakpo leaves the Netherlands squad because
Injured to his ankle during the match against Serbia, Cody Gakpo was substituted immediately and will not continue with the Netherlands squad. The Reds' striker returns to Liverpool for further examinations. The leading scorer of the Xavi era with the Dutch national team, he will no longer play under the Spanish coach during this international break.
He left the pitch at the end of the first quarter-hour of the match against Serbia (2-1) on Sunday, victim of a bad tackle. The English club and the Dutch national team issued a joint statement to announce his return to England.
The Reds clarified that the 27-year-old winger will undergo more thorough examinations in the coming days. In the friendly against Germany, the Netherlands drew 1-1 last Thursday, Gakpo being the top scorer of the Xavi era.
Xavi considers replacement for injured Gakpo at the Oranje
The same statement reminded that the manager has relegated Ronaldo to the bench, stating his desire to “choose the best”.