ECHO writers discuss Cody Gakpo's current standing in this Liverpool squad and where the Netherlands forward fits in
After Liverpool's disappointing 4-3 loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday, Cody Gakpo has found himself perhaps unfairly scapegoated by a section of supporters on social media.
With Liverpool now up to 120 goals scored across all competitions this term, it seems harsh in the extreme to critique their output up top. With Darwin Nunez on 17 for the season, Mohamed Salah up to 21 and an injured Diogo Jota on 14, Gakpo's more-than-respectable return of 13 sees him fourth in the list of scorers for the Reds this term.
Having started the season as first-choice, form and injuries has ultimately seen Cody Gakpo drop down the pecking order this year. Yet he still has 13 goals to date during the campaign, and has been vital to League Cup glory and Europa League progression, while also returning five Premier League goals.
The forward himself favours playing on the left-wing, but Luis Diaz has made that position his own. And while he adapted superbly as a false nine during the second half of last season, the form of Nunez has nailed down the central berth in Liverpool's side.
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