Liverpool striker Cody Gakpo. Photos: AFP
Liverpool striker Cody Gakpo relishing Manchester United clash
Striker Cody Gakpo is thrilled at the prospect of playing in his first Liverpool vs Manchester United match.
Liverpool striker Cody Gakpo. Photos: AFP
Striker Cody Gakpo is thrilled at the prospect of playing in his first Liverpool vs Manchester United match.
Liverpool star relishing Manchester United visit
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Gakpo has made a strong case for nailing down a place in the Liverpool starting XI.
He scored in his first Merseyside derby but Gakpo expects the clash with United to be unlike anything he has experienced before.
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He told Liverpoolfc.com: “Obviously for us it’s a big, big game, we need the three points again, especially at home, so we can continue the run we are making at the moment.
“It’s a big game, I think everybody knows it, so yeah, I’m really looking forward to playing this game.
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“I know it’s a big rivalry.
He added: “I watched the games a lot, especially the big ones like this, when I was back in Holland. So I know a few things, but yeah, I think it’s a big difference when you play them yourself.”
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Gakpo settles in
Gakpo admits that the timing of his arrival made life difficult for him but he is delighted to have settled in.
“I think it was a difficult start for the team when I came in, we didn’t get the results we wanted to have,” Gakpo said.
“So that was a little bit difficult. And then for me to come in when it’s a little bit tough it’s also more difficult, but I think at the end the last games were better as a team and then you see that I also played better and I scored two goals.
“So that’s a good feeling for me personally and I just try to keep improving and helping the team where I can.
“I think we had a tough period before, but yeah, I think we got back well together and started winning games and showing really the quality we have in the team. Let’s keep doing that.”
Liverpool vs Manchester United kicks off at 18:30 on Sunday 5 March.
