Liverpool Morning Round-Up, Tuesday 6th October 2026: Jeremy Jacquet Injury Blow Overshadows International Break as Liverpool Eye Man City Return

Liverpool's injury worries have deepened during the international break, with Jeremy Jacquet picking up a hamstring strain on France duty, a blow that also had an immediate effect as France needed a late comeback to beat Belgium (Liverpool.com) (Sky Sports). Andoni Iraola now faces a selection headache, with Liverpool.com reporting he could be forced into as many as five changes for the trip to face Manchester City due to the extended break's toll on his squad (Liverpool Echo) (Liverpool.com).

Elsewhere on the international stage, Liverpool transfer target Alex Scott continues to turn heads after a first start for England against Croatia, with Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer both impressed by his performance, though Liverpool.com notes his transfer prospects have taken a hit (Liverpool.com). In Germany duty news, Jurgen Klopp and the national side have reportedly shown what changes are needed for Liverpool to get the best out of Florian Wirtz following an improved run of form for Germany during the break (Liverpool.com).

On the transfer front, Liverpool.com reports Brentford's Michael Kayode has emerged as a possible future target at right-back, alongside the twist in the Alex Scott situation (Liverpool.com). The Liverpool Echo also reports a Liverpool star has been talked up as "a good fit for Barcelona" amid transfer interest (Liverpool Echo).

Off the pitch, the Liverpool Echo looks at how the club's finances could be set for a boost following FSG's sale of a 38% stake to Amit Bhatia's 1892 Holdings group, while rivals Manchester City deal with the fallout of a Premier League rules verdict (Liverpool Echo) (Liverpool Echo). John Aldridge has also urged Liverpool to make a statement against City, with Cody Gakpo's decision not to join them under scrutiny (Liverpool Echo). Meanwhile, the Echo reports that Virgil van Dijk's future plans are becoming clearer, with Steven Gerrard also taking up a new role (Liverpool Echo).

Looking ahead, Liverpool return to Premier League action this weekend against Manchester City, with Iraola expected to make changes following the international break (Liverpool.com) (Liverpool Echo).

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