Liverpool Get Jacquet Boost But Two Stars Miss Training Ahead of City Clash
Jeremy Jacquet took part in team training on Thursday but Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak were absent.
KIRKBY, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Jérémy Jacquet of Liverpool underwent a fitness test and passed, allowing him to join in training with his teammates ahead of Sunday's match against Manchester City. This positive news was tempered by the absence of two key players, Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak, both deemed doubtful to be available for the game.
With Hugo Ekitike absent long-term, Isak and Gakpo are Liverpool's primary striker options, leaving coach Andoni Iraola with limited choices. If both stars fail to recover, Iraola will need to decide between younger talent Lewis Koumas and Florian Wirtz, or even deploy unsuspected players like Bradley Barcola or midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai in central positions.
The lack of depth in crucial areas of the team highlights concerns raised by Liverpool fans, particularly in light of Manchester City's recent financial misconduct. Despite the challenges, a fit senior striker would undoubtedly bolster Liverpool's prospects in the upcoming fixture.
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