Cody Gakpo a ‘regular starter’ for Liverpool already, claims Arne Slot
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cody Gakpo a ‘regular starter’ for Liverpool already, claims Arne Slot

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Liverpool boss Arne Slot insisted Cody Gakpo is very much part of his Premier League plans after the forward’s stunning double set the Carabao Cup holders on course for the quarter-finals. But, for me, Cody has been a regular starter this season.” Gakpo, who also claimed a brace in Liverpool’s 5-1 third-round success over West Ham, took his career tally in the competition to eight goals in as many games by thumping past Jason Steele 30 seconds into the second period and again in the 63rd minute. open image in gallery Cody Gakpo bagged a brace at Brighton Albion winger Simon Adingra halved the deficit 10 minutes from time following a mistake from Jarell Quansah before Diaz restored Liverpool’s two-goal cushion, prior to Tariq Lamptey’s deflected 90th-minute consolation. open image in gallery Luis Diaz netted Liverpool’s third goal Reds goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros produced a fine save to turn an Adingra header against a post at 1-0, while Lamptey and Evan Ferguson also wasted good openings for Albion.

History of this topic

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3 months ago
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3 months, 3 weeks ago
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4 months, 2 weeks ago
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5 months ago
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5 months, 2 weeks ago
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5 months, 3 weeks ago
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6 months ago
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7 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool goalkeeper details early success of Slot with Reds’ tactics
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Arne Slot brings new ‘theory’ to Liverpool – now it’s time to put transfer plans into practice
7 months, 3 weeks ago
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8 months, 3 weeks ago
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8 months, 3 weeks ago
Cody Gakpo backs new Liverpool boss Arne Slot to keep faith with winning style
9 months, 3 weeks ago
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10 months ago
Arne Slot finally breaks silence over becoming next Liverpool manager
10 months ago
Liverpool fans call for one player to be sold despite Brighton victory as they hit out his 'lazy' cameo at Anfield
11 months, 3 weeks ago
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1 year ago
Liverpool’s shifting priorities show how Cody Gakpo is the anti-Darwin Nunez
1 year, 3 months ago
Rodrigo Muniz gives Marco Silva a selection headache with Fulham cup display
1 year, 4 months ago
Liverpool will still attract top talent across ‘exciting’ and ‘intense’ summer, believes Virgil van Dijk
1 year, 10 months ago
'Ended up in a Team That is Not Doing Well': Cody Gakpo Might Have Moved Too Early to Liverpool Says Coach Ronald Koeman
2 years, 1 month ago
Liverpool transfer window: Cody Gakpo arrives but Reds fail to address more pressing central needs
2 years, 1 month ago
Gakpo could make Liverpool debut on Saturday
2 years, 2 months ago
Liverpool: New £44m signing Cody Gakpo arrives at Anfield but Luis Diaz hobbles in on crutches
2 years, 2 months ago
'It's All About Timing', Says Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool Land Cody Gakpo
2 years, 2 months ago
Cody Gakpo completes medical check and finalizes move to Liverpool
2 years, 2 months ago
Cody Gakpo joins Liverpool from PSV in £35m transfer
2 years, 2 months ago
Cody Gakpo explains why he chose Liverpool transfer after Manchester United interest
2 years, 2 months ago
Liverpool confirms Cody Gakpo signing
2 years, 2 months ago
Liverpool coach John Achterberg speaks out about £44m Cody Gakpo deal
2 years, 2 months ago
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2 years, 2 months ago
Liverpool's £44m Cody Gakpo move is questioned by former Red Steve Nicol
2 years, 2 months ago
What Cody Gakpo offers Liverpool: Speed, versatility and instinctive finishing
2 years, 2 months ago
Liverpool set to beat Manchester United to transfer of World Cup star Cody Gakpo
2 years, 2 months ago
What Liverpool can expect from Cody Gakpo: ‘He has always loved scoring or making assists’
2 years, 2 months ago
Holland star Cody Gakpo opens the door to a possible move to Man United
2 years, 3 months ago
Cody Gakpo ‘focused’ on World Cup bid amid transfer speculation
2 years, 3 months ago
Ryan Babel: Cody Gakpo should pick his next club on playing style, not name
2 years, 3 months ago
Cody Gakpo transfer: Everton and Leeds ‘join chase to sign PSV star’
2 years, 6 months ago

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