Liverpool are facing a fitness scare ahead of a demanding October fixture list, with two of their most lethal attackers picking up injuries during the international break.

Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak have been central to Liverpool's attacking threat in the Premier League this season, combining for five of the club's seven league goals. The prospect of either — or both — missing crucial upcoming matches is a serious concern for the Reds.

Their absence would leave a significant void in Liverpool's forward line at precisely the moment the fixture list demands the most from Arne Slot's squad.