Arne Slot, supervisor of Liverpool. (Photograph by Michael Regan/Getty Photos)
Jamie Redknapp believes Cody Gakpo has given Arne Slot a ‘pretty drawback’ together with his efficiency in Liverpool’s 5-1 win over West Ham United.
After falling behind to a Jarell Quansah personal objective, the Reds ran riot within the third spherical of the EFL Cup, with a Diogo Jota brace and a strike from Mohamed Salah placing them 3-1 up.
Nevertheless, there was nonetheless time for Netherlands worldwide Gakpo to go away his mark on the sport, scoring two targets in three minutes proper on the finish of the match to place the cherry on prime of an outstanding efficiency.
Gakpo leaves Slot with ‘pretty drawback’ in Liverpool win
It was Gakpo’s first home begin of the season, with all 5 of his Premier League appearances coming from the bench, whereas his solely different begin got here within the Champions League.
Nevertheless, this was a tough efficiency to disregard. Targets apart, Gakpo created three probabilities on the evening, whereas making an attempt six pictures, finishing 94% of his passes and 100% of his dribbles, alongside 11 touches within the opposition field.
“He deserved that, like others deserved it as effectively. It was good to see Cody have such a improbable shot,” Slot mentioned of Gakpo after the match (by way of BBC Sport).
Now, Redknapp believes Slot has an issue with Gakpo clearly deserving a run within the staff, regardless of the red-hot type of Luis Diaz on Liverpool’s left flank.
“There are such a lot of positives,” mentioned Redknapp. “Gakpo has given Slot a beautiful drawback, Virgil has had 90 minutes relaxation, it’s been supreme for them.”
Prime picture by Michael Regan/Getty Photos
