Cody Gakpo injury: Ankle Sprain – return date & FPL verdict
Cody Gakpo (Liverpool): Ankle Sprain, analysed by physiotherapist Jeppe on 27 Sep 2026. Jeppe's read: “He's of course a major doubt for GW6, but I wouldn't feel confident ruling him out of GW6.”
By Jeppe, physiotherapist · Last updated:
What happened
Cody Gakpo (Liverpool) - Ankle Sprain. Jeppe published his analysis on 27 Sep 2026, in the 2026/27 FPL season.
Injury explained (physio view)
Eversion/rotation trauma of his left ankle.
I think we're most likely looking at an injury to the deltoid ligament or a high ankle sprain, but of mild to moderate grade.
Gakpo was seen holding his distal part of tibia and fibula (lower leg), which could indicate a high ankle sprain.
It looks bad, but we've seen way worse eversion trauma than this, and the fact that he was able to walk off and didn't look devastated is a good sign.
He's of course a major doubt for GW6, but I wouldn't feel confident ruling him out of GW6.
Originally posted on X by @FPLPhysioo on 27 September 2026.
Expected return date
No return date confirmed yet. Jeppe's estimate, where he gives one, is in his analysis above.
FPL verdict
Jeppe has not given a hold, bench or sell call on this page yet. His closing line: “He's of course a major doubt for GW6, but I wouldn't feel confident ruling him out of GW6.”
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Updates
: Cody Gakpo Injury Report: Ankle Sprain and GW6 Outlook
Latest analysis - shown in full above.