The Netherlands international's partner made the heartbreaking announcement on Saturday
Liverpool star Cody Gakpo and his partner have made the devastating announcement that their baby boy has died during pregnancy.
Gakpo, who is currently away with the Netherlands squad at the World Cup, revealed earlier this year that his partner Noa van der Bij was expecting their second baby.
However, van der Bij, who was in the stands to support her husband in Texas last week, has now revealed the heartbreaking news that the baby - named Elijah - has passed away.
Taking to Instagram on Saturday, she wrote: "With broken hearts, we share the devastating news that our baby boy passed away during pregnancy.
"Thank you for your love and support.
"Elijah Raphael Gakpo. Forever loved. Forever our son."
She added: "We went to church to light a candle. Afterward, we walked to the church playground with our son Samuel.
"There was only one other child there. His name was Elijah.
"There could not have been a more beautiful sign from God. He reminded us that our little boy is never far away."
It comes after Gakpo played for the Netherlands in their 3-1 win against Tunisia on Thursday, a result that saw them top Group F.
Liverpool star Cody Gakpo and his partner have made the devastating announcement that their baby boy has died during pregnancy.
Gakpo, who is currently away with the Netherlands squad at the World Cup, revealed earlier this year that his partner Noa van der Bij was expecting their second baby.
However, van der Bij, who was in the stands to support her husband in Texas last week, has now revealed the heartbreaking news that the baby - named Elijah - has passed away.
Taking to Instagram on Saturday, she wrote: "With broken hearts, we share the devastating news that our baby boy passed away during pregnancy.
"Thank you for your love and support.
"Elijah Raphael Gakpo. Forever loved. Forever our son."
She added: "We went to church to light a candle. Afterward, we walked to the church playground with our son Samuel.
"There was only one other child there. His name was Elijah.
"There could not have been a more beautiful sign from God. He reminded us that our little boy is never far away."
It comes after Gakpo played for the Netherlands in their 3-1 win against Tunisia on Thursday, a result that saw them top Group F.
