The ECHO's end-of-season ratings pieces continue with an assessment of Cody Gakpo, who struggled for consistency until a strong finish
Sometimes versatility can be a curse as much as a blessing. And Cody Gakpo's season was one where helping the team was occasionally a hindrance to his development at Liverpool.
Much of that was down to Gakpo starting only five top-flight games as the central striker before mid-February. Other competitions offered solace for the Dutchman, most notably the League Cup where Gakpo netted in each of the wins over Leicester City, Bournemouth, West Ham United and Fulham, and started the final triumph over Chelsea.
“The offensive part of the role he can definitely play, but with the defensive things which he was not used to, that cost him a bit of confidence in moments, you could see that.
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