Gakpo Discusses Performance and Team’s Season Outlook

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo provided comments to BBC Radio Merseyside concerning his two goals scored during the Reds’ Carabao Cup triumph over Brighton on Wednesday. He stated: “I’m feeling good. It’s always nice to score goals like this, so I’m feeling very good and hopefully we can continue our good form this weekend against Brighton.” Gakpo conveyed that despite the current positive performance, it is only October, indicating a significant portion of the season remains with many games still to be contested. He emphasized: “Things are going well but it’s only October, so there is still long left of the season. There are still a lot of games to play. At the moment we are playing great, but we have to stay calm, stay focused and keep working hard and we have to be in the same position as we are now at the end of the season.” Addressing his experience playing under Arne Slot, Gakpo remarked: “It’s been good, I think everybody feels good from what I can see and from what I feel in the team.” He further elaborated on the team’s tactical approach: “We kept the same intensity of play like we did in the last two seasons and few years with Jurgen [Klopp] and we add on a little bit more possession as well. It’s not totally different, but it’s a little bit different and it suits us, it suits the players and everyone is feeling well.” Regarding the upcoming Premier League encounter against Brighton this weekend, Gakpo noted: “There might be some changes on both sides, so we have to prepare. They had a very strong team today and they will probably have a very strong team at the weekend as well, so we have to prepare for their qualities and we have to show the qualities we have again.” When questioned about whether his recent display improved his chances of starting on Saturday, he responded: “Everybody is speaking about us [Gakpo and Luis Diaz] on the left side. Me and Lucho, we are competing. I think we are both doing very well and it’s up to the manager to decide who to pick.” He added: “Lucho did well in the games he started. We push each other to become even better and I think in the end it’s going to benefit us both as individuals and the team because both of us are doing well.” The complete interview is available for listening on BBC Sounds. Sandi Toksvig is accompanied by Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Alan Davies. Take the microphone for Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and more. Ben Fogle and Kate Humble are returning for the festivities at Longleat Safari Park. Topics range from microplastics in our air, soil, and waterways, to the extent of food waste at this time of year. © 2024 BBC. The BBC bears no responsibility for the content of external sites. Information regarding our approach to external linking is available.