Liverpool easily defeated AC Milan on Tuesday night thanks to a number of standout performances.
The Reds faced some pressure at San Siro after suffering their first loss of the year the previous Saturday.
It was crucial for Liverpool to win in Milan since the new Champions League format is still relatively new.
Fortunately, they succeeded in doing so. Liverpool overcame an early deficit after Christian Pulisic gave the home team the lead, winning 3-1.
One of the show’s highlights was Dominik Szoboszlai, who received his own player of the match award from Alan Shearer. However, Virgil van Dijk claimed that another player also stood out.Virgil van Dijk praises Cody Gakpo’s performanceSzoboszlai scored Liverpool’s third goal of the evening after playing a fantastic game against Milan. He more than deserved it.
When the finish finally arrived, though, it was a rather straightforward one for the No. 8. Cody Gakpo had put in all the hard work.
Shearer called Gakpo “magnificent” during the game’s analysis because of the way he broke through the Milan defense and set Szoboszlai up.Captain Van Dijk was as gushing in his admiration of his countryman’s performance when he spoke to LFCTV.When asked about Gakpo’s role in the crucial third goal, the center back exclaimed, “He has so many good qualities.”
You can see that he is swift, strong, and capable of producing a finished good. That third goal was obviously excellent.
“We need him to be as good for the remainder of the season, and I have no doubt that we will need him,” expressed happiness for him.
Cody Gakpo seizes the opportunityJurgen Klopp utilized Gakpo last season more of a utility man, but Arne Slot has been more explicit about his plans for the 25-year-old.
Gakpo claims that Slot informed him that he will play on the left flank this season, and he did so on Tuesday.
It has to be acknowledged that, based on his performances thus far this season, Luis Diaz has rightfully won the left wing spot.
But against Nottingham Forest, the Colombian proved ineffective, so it was good to see Slot make the switch.
Furthermore, in Gakpo’s opinion, nothing could have gone more smoothly. The Dutchman was not only the creator of Liverpool’s third goal, but he also posed a serious threat the entire evening with his directness and explosiveness. Fantastic work, Cody.