Former Actual Madrid midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has slammed Liverpool supervisor Jurgen Klopp for the use of Cody Gakpo as a striker.
The Dutch ahead joined the Reds from PSV Eindhoven for €50 million, together with add-ons in January this yr. He struggled to provoke in his first few video games however just lately scored his first purpose for the membership. Gakpo netted their 2nd purpose in a 2-0 win over Everton within the Premier League on February 13.
Supervisor Klopp has steadily used the Dutchman as a striker with Darwin Nunez at the left and Mohamed Salah at the proper. Alternatively, Gakpo’s compatriot Van der Vaart believes that it is not the precise place for the ahead.
Talking on Ladbrokes, he mentioned:
“The largest wonder for me wasn’t that Liverpool purchased Cody Gakpo remaining month – glance, if in case you have this type of event he did in Qatar, you’ll draw in hobby from a large number of most sensible golf equipment.
“However, for me, they have signed a participant who has performed his entire occupation as a left-winger, and within the nationwide staff he is performed as a bunch 10, a 2nd striker… and now he is taking part in as a striker? He isn’t a striker!”
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Van der Vaart identified Gakpo’s strengths and claimed that he’s higher suited for play at the left wing. He mentioned:
“Cody wishes area to play in, he must run with the ball, that is the place he is most threatening. That is the greatest factor he has at Liverpool, why are they taking part in him as a bunch 9? He is a left-winger who can reduce within and reason risk there.”
Gakpo has scored one purpose in seven appearances for Liverpool. Previous to his transfer remaining month, he had registered 13 objectives and 17 assists in 24 video games for PSV Eindhoven within the first part of the 2022-23 season.
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Cody Gakpo was once just lately requested via Sky Sports activities about his most well-liked taking part in place as smartly. The Netherlands world answered:
“Clearly I performed a couple of video games within the centre and extra like a false 9 to be concerned within the build-up, attempt to be concerned within the build-up, and from there cross ahead. It is every other position than I’m used to, nevertheless it’s just right for me to fortify the location and stay running.”
Gakpo will most likely have extra pageant for his position now with Roberto Firmino and Diogo Jota again in motion for Liverpool. Luis Diaz is ready to go back quickly as smartly.
The Reds are 9th within the Premier League desk and can subsequent face Newcastle United away on Saturday, February 18.
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