Cody Gakpo signed with Liverpool Football Club from PSV Eindhoven. The reported fee was in the region of £37 million. However, according to Sky Sports reporter Vinny O’Connor, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp plans to use Gakpo’s versatility to play him anywhere across the front three, including as a striker. This is an exciting development for Liverpool as it provides the team with additional options in attack.
He told SkySports on Thursday, “Jurgen Klopp regards Cody Gakpo as a multi-functional attacking player who’s more than capable of filling any of the roles across the front three. The club believes this signing will enhance the emerging talent they’ve already got, so Liverpool is happy to have got their man.”
Additionally, Liverpool may need support through the middle at times, and having a player like Gakpo, who stands at 6’4″, to provide a plan-b option up front could be crucial for the team. Striker is a position that requires a unique set of skills and attributes, and not all players are suited to playing there. However, Gakpo’s size and physicality make him an interesting option as a striker, and his versatility to play across the front three gives Liverpool a valuable additional option in attack.
It will be interesting to see how Klopp uses Gakpo in the coming months and how the Dutchman adapts to life at Anfield. Gakpo can potentially be a key player for Liverpool and could play a vital role in the team’s success in the future.
It will be exciting to see how Klopp sets Liverpool up with the various attacking talent he has at his disposal.