Liverpool face injury concerns as 18 players return from international duty

Liverpool are facing fresh injury concerns ahead of their Premier League clash with Manchester City, with Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Jeremy Jacquet among those returning from international duty carrying fitness worries.

According to Liverpool.com, the trio could be assessed before Liverpool begin a demanding run of nine matches before the November international break. There was some positive news, with Ronald Araujo rested by Uruguay, while Trey Nyoni remained an unused substitute for England Under-21s. Florian Wirtz, Rio Ngumoha and Victor Munoz also impressed during international duty.