Gakpo has expressed his gratitude towards Klopp as he bids an emotional farewell to the German at the close of the season. Klopp brought Gakpo to Liverpool from PSV in January 2023, and the Dutch player swiftly earned his first trophy with the Reds by clinching the League Cup in February. This victory marked Klopp’s final trophy as Liverpool’s manager, a moment he deemed the “most special” of his tenure at the club.
The enduring impact of Klopp’s tenure at Liverpool, spanning nine years at Anfield, is undeniable, having secured victories in the Premier League and the Champions League. Gakpo has shed light on Klopp’s significance to the players, highlighting a particular “gift” from the German that has significantly influenced his career.
In an interview with De Telegraaf, Gakpo emphasized the profound impact Klopp had on the club, its supporters, and the players, many of whom had longer tenures under Klopp than Gakpo’s one and a half years. Gakpo shared, “The most important thing I learned from him? That you don’t have to prove anything to anyone but yourself. When that really hit me? That is not a specific moment, but it is a gift that he was able to trigger us as players in a different way every time, to give just an extra percentage or one and a half. That was special.”
Arne Slot has succeeded Klopp as Liverpool’s manager, facing the daunting task of filling Klopp’s shoes. Gakpo mentioned he hasn’t yet spoken with his new manager but recalled their encounters when Slot managed Feyenoord, noting Slot’s knack for making it challenging for PSV.
Cody Gakpo
Cody Mathès Gakpo
This season he played in total 35 times for 1646 minutes for Premier League.
Cody Gakpo scored 8 goals for Liverpool. He procured 5 assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.
His team is currently 3rd in Premier League. In the last match Liverpool won 2-0 against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Liverpool performance and stats
Liverpool is currently 3rd in the Premier League with 79 points.
In the last 38 games, it has won 24 times, drawn 10 times, and lost 4 times. In its last match, Liverpool won 2-0 against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 84 goals and conceding 41.