🔥 Liverpool’s £170M Question: Where Does Cody Gakpo Fit In? 🔥
Liverpool smashed records this summer by landing Alexander Isak — the biggest transfer in British football history. Arne Slot now has his superstar striker, and Anfield is buzzing. But here’s the twist… 👀
👉 With Isak and Hugo Ekitike both pushing to lead the line, could Cody Gakpo be the one who slips down the pecking order?
Not so fast.
✨ Gakpo’s Response Came Loud and Clear
During the international break, while the spotlight was all on Isak, Gakpo lit it up for the Netherlands against Poland. ⚡ Reports described him as “menacing” — a timely reminder that he’s no squad player.
Was that his way of sending a message to Slot?
“I’m still here. Don’t count me out.”
📊 The Numbers Don’t Lie
- 22/23: 26 apps | 7 goals | 2 assists
- 23/24: 53 apps | 16 goals | 6 assists
- 24/25: 49 apps | 18 goals | 6 assists
- 25/26 so far: 4 apps | 1 goal | 2 assists
Hardly the stats of someone you can just bench.
🚨 The Twist
Gakpo is Liverpool’s only natural left winger. Federico Chiesa and Rio Ngumoha can cover, but he’s the most proven option. Plus, with Slot’s habit of rotating his forwards, Gakpo’s role might be more vital than people think.
💬 Your Turn, Reds Fans:
Will Gakpo prove too good to leave out and force his way into Slot’s starting XI? Or will he be Liverpool’s ultimate super-sub this season?
Drop your thoughts below ⬇️ — this debate is just getting started.
