Dutch media verdict on Cody Gakpo says it all about Liverpool ace as Arne Slot leaves with no choice

No player at Euro 2024 has scored more goals than Liverpool striker Cody Gakpo. Deployed by Ronald Koeman on the left flank, the Red man looked much more natural in that position than in the middle, and the numbers speak for themselves.

Gakpo has already found the back of the net three times in Germany and looks to be in great form. Ahead of his return to play for new head coach Arne Slot on Merseyside, the answer to where he should be sent seems obvious, with the Dutch national media impressed with him against Romania, drawing some big comparisons.

Giving him an 8/10, AD said: “Gakpo’s 1-0 score puts the Liverpool man in fine company. Along with Dennis Bergkamp, ​​Robin van Persie and Memphis Depay, he is one of the players who managed to score at least. three times in two final tournaments.

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“The 1-0 score against the Romanians gave the Dutch a much-needed break. Gakpo dribbled past Andrei Rațiu and fired from eighteen yards at 121 kilometers per hour into the near corner. The assist for the 2-0 was also she professional”.

Gakpo finished the game with a goal and an assist, but it was his intensity that stood out the most. He doesn’t have devastating pace but here he was direct and decisive, something that hasn’t been seen often enough at Anfield.

Voetbal Primeur compared Gakpo’s performances to former Dutch star Arjen Robben, who was often very effective with cutting inside from the wing on his favored foot. Everyone knew what he was going to do, but few could stop him.

“By far the most important Dutch striker in this European Championship,” VP said of Gakpo, also giving Liverpool an 8/10 rating. “His goal was like Arjen Robben in his best days – and his assist made the difference against Romania. Gakpo is now the top scorer at the Euros.”

Liverpool.com says: Gakpo simply needs to get a chance on the left side for Liverpool next season. That’s where he’s best, and right now he should be ahead of Luis Diaz in the pecking order. He creates and scores for Holland and looks like the player who excelled for PSV before moving to Anfield, leaving Slot will have absolutely no choice.