Author Topic: Cody Mathès Gakpo (Read 324573 times)

A lot of you seem really happy about this signing, so I am about to start the Gakpo out train. I've had a look in tripadvisor, and it says he has the lowest completed passes for any top level player across all the big European leagues, only completing two thirds of passes. So roughly translated that means he gives the ball to an oppo player for about half an hour in every match. Pack your bag son, we can't be having that here.

Redsnappa · « **Reply #333 on:** January 7, 2023, 07:49:12 pm »

Knock 'em dead tonight son, we're all behind you

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #334 on:** January 7, 2023, 07:49:46 pm »

Yes, good luck Cody I hope you have a good one.

SamLad · « **Reply #335 on:** January 7, 2023, 07:51:11 pm »

and oh -- for the love of God do NOT get injured!!

stockdam · « **Reply #336 on:** January 7, 2023, 08:49:58 pm »

Tidy first half. We were poor but Gakpo showed some good touches.

Ratboy3G · « **Reply #337 on:** January 7, 2023, 08:51:14 pm »

Encouraging start

MD1990 · « **Reply #338 on:** January 7, 2023, 08:51:17 pm »

done well. 2 good feet.
Doesnt look to have much off the ball movement yet

CS111 · « **Reply #339 on:** January 7, 2023, 08:51:48 pm »

Good first touch, composed, looks a good player. Given time I hope he can be a top player for us.

Chakan · « **Reply #340 on:** January 7, 2023, 08:52:06 pm »

Can see he's still fitting into the team, but a positive half for him.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #341 on:** January 7, 2023, 08:52:18 pm »

He's shown enough for me to think he could be a good buy. Considering how much the team have struggled its been good to see our new signing strutt his stuff.

Shepnois · « **Reply #342 on:** January 7, 2023, 08:52:41 pm »

He's neat and tidy, hopefully as Wolves tire he might get more space to operate in.

plura · « **Reply #343 on:** January 7, 2023, 08:53:27 pm »

Looks very calm and composed I like that. Maybe a false nine type of player more than someone playing wide?

Coolie High · « **Reply #344 on:** January 7, 2023, 08:54:18 pm »

Quote from: plura on January 7, 2023, 08:53:27 pm

Looks very calm and composed I like that. Maybe a false nine type of player more than someone playing wide?

Yep I think so he isn’t incredibly quick like some of our other forwards.

aka_da_saus · « **Reply #345 on:** January 7, 2023, 08:58:04 pm »

Quote from: plura on January 7, 2023, 08:53:27 pm

Looks very calm and composed I like that. Maybe a false nine type of player more than someone playing wide?

Ya . iv been very skeptical of him all season for psv and holland . Never thought we be signing him . never impressed me really off left for psv but i thought he was better with holland as a no. 10 . goals papered over him being quiet in some world cup games . We have 3 players for 9/ false 9 as it is . If we ever switched to 4-2-3-1 he could be class as no 10 i just don't fancy him as wide forward from psv games iv seen .

Dumbstar · « **Reply #346 on:** January 7, 2023, 09:58:13 pm »

Quote from: aka_da_saus on January 7, 2023, 08:58:04 pm

Ya . iv been very skeptical of him all season for psv and holland . Never thought we be signing him . never impressed me really off left for psv but i thought he was better with holland as a no. 10 . goals papered over him being quiet in some world cup games . We have 3 players for 9/ false 9 as it is . If we ever switched to 4-2-3-1 he could be class as no 10 i just don't fancy him as wide forward from psv games iv seen .

Agreed with this.

We must be thinking about switching formation.

From what Ive seen of him he isnt a typical Klopp wide forward.

MD1990 · « **Reply #347 on:** January 7, 2023, 09:58:39 pm »

doesnt look quick enough
odd signing but done ok

gjr1 · « **Reply #348 on:** January 7, 2023, 10:02:33 pm »

Good first half… thought we were getting some joy down the left side.

2nd half he tended to play more central I thought and couldn’t get into the half.

Didn’t realise he was so tall.

tubby · « **Reply #349 on:** January 7, 2023, 10:03:15 pm »

Tidy, but didn't really do much. Early days though.

Lycan · « **Reply #350 on:** January 7, 2023, 10:03:40 pm »

I'll not be harsh on him because the entire team's performance was dire, but he hardly set the world alight with that performance.

HeartAndSoul · « **Reply #351 on:** January 7, 2023, 10:04:59 pm »

Missing piece according to Ljinders

Obviously that he lacks pace already to play out wide for us

Funky_Gibbons · « **Reply #352 on:** January 7, 2023, 10:06:36 pm »

Obviously it’s early days, but it might as well have been Chamberlain out there.

Samie · « **Reply #353 on:** January 7, 2023, 10:06:43 pm »

Quote from: HeartAndSoul on January 7, 2023, 10:04:59 pm

Missing piece according to Ljinders

Obviously that he lacks pace already to play out wide for us

Who said to you he was a flying winger?

AmanShah21 · « **Reply #354 on:** January 7, 2023, 10:06:51 pm »

Quote from: HeartAndSoul on January 7, 2023, 10:04:59 pm

Missing piece according to Ljinders

Obviously that he lacks pace already to play out wide for us

He is quicker than what he showed today. Didnt quite find the right runs we want him to make but first game after maybe a couple sessions with the team. Linking up quite well with Robbo and I think he'll be good but another one that'll take some patience.

richmiller1 · « **Reply #355 on:** January 7, 2023, 10:09:06 pm »

Wasn't really given a chance to impress.

Looks tidy enough but also looked curiously reluctant to compete for the ball.

RedKenWah · « **Reply #356 on:** January 7, 2023, 10:09:59 pm »

Thought he did alright. It’s difficult as a new player making a debut in an FA Cup game. Building blocks but am sure he’ll settle soon enough

El Lobo · « **Reply #357 on:** January 7, 2023, 10:12:25 pm »

The poor blokes been absolutely stitched up, the decision makers have essentially said this guy is so good he negates the need to buy a midfielder

SMASHerano · « **Reply #358 on:** January 7, 2023, 10:22:16 pm »

Still bewildered we went for him instead of a midfielder.

Dumbstar · « **Reply #359 on:** January 7, 2023, 10:25:52 pm »

Quote from: El Lobo on January 7, 2023, 10:12:25 pm

The poor blokes been absolutely stitched up, the decision makers have essentially said this guy is so good he negates the need to buy a midfielder

If we go 4231 with him as a N10 we only need 2 CM.

But yeah it's insane not to sign a CM this window.