Topic: Cody Mathès Gakpo

[Bend It Like Aurelio]

Just saw on his highlights that he takes corners with both his left and right foot. I don't remember another player that has done that before.

[DelTrotter]

That vid is cool. Seems a very nice guy with a good sense of humour, he's gonna fit right in! Can't wait to see him play.

[robertobaggio37]

Excited to see him hit the ground running. Class player imo, will only get better under Klopp.

[redgriffin73]

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Glad they made sure he has teeth.

Ah, he seems like a nice lad doesn't he?

Love the way Trent introduced himself in case Cody wasn't sure who he was

[SamLad]

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Glad they made sure he has teeth.

ah --- so he's a Suarez replacement, then?

[number 168]

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Glad they made sure he has teeth.

Let's hope Bobby doesn't recommend his dentist the dressing room would be blinding!

[FLRed67]

36 goals in 106 Eredivisie games, 6 in 14 for Holland, vice-captain, Dutch Footballer of the Year 2022. World Cup highlights: 3 goals in 4 games.  37 million
Vs
18 goals in 57 Eredivisie games, 2 in 15 for Brazil. Refused to turn up for training when he didn’t get the transfer he wanted. World Cup highlight: narrowly avoiding yellow card for embarrassing dive after coming on as substitute. 85 million

 
Yippee ki-yay!!

[redgriffin73]

36 goals in 106 Eredivisie games, 6 in 14 for Holland, vice-captain, Dutch Footballer of the Year 2022. World Cup highlights: 3 goals in 4 games.  37 million
Vs
18 goals in 57 Eredivisie games, 2 in 15 for Brazil. Refused to turn up for training when he didn’t get the transfer he wanted. World Cup highlight: narrowly avoiding yellow card for embarrassing dive after coming on as substitute. 85 million

 
Yippee ki-yay!!

Yeah but can Cody spin backwards quickly in a circle with the ball?

[lfcthekop]

Yeah but can Cody spin backwards quickly in a circle with the ball?

Cody can do alot of things, but he's no Antony

[classycarra]

Just saw on his highlights that he takes corners with both his left and right foot. I don't remember another player that has done that before.

That's wild - love that. Didn't know that when I thought he looked pretty confidently ambidextrous with shots the other day, bodes very well. Think the full backs are gonna enjoy linking up with him.

[red mongoose]

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Glad they made sure he has teeth.

He's a good lad, isn't he? Great to have him.

[whtwht]

He's Sound.  Let's go  Cody!!!

[classycarra]

Love the way Trent introduced himself in case Cody wasn't sure who he was

Haha love that. Trent has to be about the most down to earth calm* world class player in the business. Top man.

*(except for the pressure he puts himself under to succeed)

Cody seems a funny and smart guy, hopefully helps him settle in as quickly as Virgil did.

[King Kenny 7]

Great bit of video that.

He seems like a decent young fella and he's made a good choice in coming to our club.

Pretty sure he's gonna fit in well.

[SamLad]

having Virg close by will really help him settle.

really looking forward to seeing Cody in Red.

(song hint there, somebody .... )

[redbyrdz]

That vid is cool. Seems a very nice guy with a good sense of humour, he's gonna fit right in! Can't wait to see him play.

He seemed genuinly excited when he looked at his shirt.

Seems a really nice lad, he'll fit in well.

[macmanamanaman]

having Virg close by will really help him settle.

really looking forward to seeing Cody in Red.

(song hint there, somebody .... )

Cody in Red

I've never seen you looking so dangerous as you did tonight,
I've never seen you shine so bright, you were amazing,
I've never seen so many defenders want to be there by your side,
And when you turned and passed, it took their breath away,
And they have never had such a feeling,
Such a feeling of complete and utter loss, as they do tonight;

Cody in red is counter attacking with speed, week on week,
There's Darwin and Mo there, it's just you three,
It's where the opposition want to be,
But they'll lose to this beautiful side,
And never forget the way you played tonight;



....ahem.
I ll pretend this never was written.

[farawayred]

Dumb question from someone who doesn't speak Dutch, is Gakpo pronounced "Hak-po", like Gouda is "How-da"?

Sorry for my ignorance...

[SamLad]

I ll pretend this never was written.

good idea.

[Ghost Town]

Dumb question from someone who doesn't speak Dutch, is Gakpo pronounced "Hak-po", like Gouda is "How-da"?

Sorry for my ignorance...

Depends. It's not a Dutch name so there's no specific need to pronounce it in the Dutch way (Khakpo), but of course he'll be used to it being pronounced that way so you could say that's a reason to do so.

In its original (non-Dutch) form I think Gakpo in the English way would be fine

[Son of Spion]

Cody in Red

I've never seen you looking so dangerous as you did tonight,
I've never seen you shine so bright, you were amazing,
I've never seen so many defenders want to be there by your side,
And when you turned and passed, it took their breath away,
And they have never had such a feeling,
Such a feeling of complete and utter loss, as they do tonight;

Cody in red is counter attacking with speed, week on week,
There's Darwin and Mo there, it's just you three,
It's where the opposition want to be,
But they'll lose to this beautiful side,
And never forget the way you played tonight;



....ahem.
I ll pretend this never was written.

 

[Ghost Town]

Remember that guy on here who said he'd 'bingo' anyone who sang the 'We've got Salah, oh Mane, Mane' song at Anfield?

Wonder what he'd make of the above?

[CanuckYNWA]

I hope he hits the ground running as I am skeptical of attacking players coming from the dutch league, seem to always struggle. Hopefully Cody isnt one of those. Seems to be a sniper in front of goal with his placement and is two footed which is nice, plus his height

Wouldnt be shocked if Klopp tries to mould him into playing RW and the Firmino role which he kind of played for Netherlands

[Samie]

https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1608890131934576641

Cody's at the game tonight as a V.V.IP 

[fredfrop]

Cody's our Dutchie on the left hand side.
It a goal man.

[Son of Spion]

Cody's our Dutchie on the left hand side.
It a goal man.

Pass to Dutchie on the left hand side ... ?

[Samie]

Anyone seen the TV show Bridgerton? My cousin just seen a pic of him and said "when did Liverpool sign Rege-Jean Page?" 

[Coolie High]

Anyone seen the TV show Bridgerton? My cousin just seen a pic of him and said "when did Liverpool sign Rege-Jean Page?" 

He does look like him 

[Clayton Bigsby]

36 goals in 106 Eredivisie games, 6 in 14 for Holland, vice-captain, Dutch Footballer of the Year 2022. World Cup highlights: 3 goals in 4 games.  37 million
Vs
18 goals in 57 Eredivisie games, 2 in 15 for Brazil. Refused to turn up for training when he didn’t get the transfer he wanted. World Cup highlight: narrowly avoiding yellow card for embarrassing dive after coming on as substitute. 85 million

 
Yippee ki-yay!!

We do this but then complain when others do it with Nunez and Haaland.

All we need to be concerned with is how well Cody does for us

[Historical Fool]

Cody in Red

I've never seen you looking so dangerous as you did tonight,
I've never seen you shine so bright, you were amazing,
I've never seen so many defenders want to be there by your side,
And when you turned and passed, it took their breath away,
And they have never had such a feeling,
Such a feeling of complete and utter loss, as they do tonight;

Cody in red is counter attacking with speed, week on week,
There's Darwin and Mo there, it's just you three,
It's where the opposition want to be,
But they'll lose to this beautiful side,
And never forget the way you played tonight;



....ahem.
I ll pretend this never was written.

Brill

[emitime]

Journos are lazy bastards these days, really piss me off. This is from the BBC. 30 seconds on the PL Website would tell them that this season, the 1st and 2nd are classed as working days, so we can register him on the 1st by noon to have him eligible

Liverpool play Brentford on 2 January, although that game could come too soon for the paperwork to be sorted that would enable Gakpo to make his debut.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64117885

All clubs have the ability to register new players to be eligible for Matchweek 19, which starts on 2 January 2023, as long as they submit the required completed documents by midday of the last working day before their match in that round. This season, 1-2 January 2023 are considered as working days

https://www.premierleague.com/news/102378#:~:text=All%20clubs%20have%20the%20ability,are%20considered%20as%20working%20days.

This is a brave new brexit world. He needs a work permit too, and the home office is probably pretty busy sending empty planes to Rwanda.

[redgriffin73]

Anyone seen the TV show Bridgerton? My cousin just seen a pic of him and said "when did Liverpool sign Rege-Jean Page?" 

It's been killing me who he looks like so thank you for this!

[McSquared]

From the video. Was in the montage though, so not sure if it was the final value!

[Lycan]

From the video. Was in the montage though, so not sure if it was the final value!

That would have him just a little over 6' 2" if that was the settled value.

[McSquared]

That would have him just a little over 6' 2" if that was the settled value.

Inches on the right, so just over 6’3” if correct

[Samie]

He does look like him 

It's been killing me who he looks like so thank you for this!

He's a good looking lad. 

[afc tukrish]

He's a good looking lad. 

Not sure about the suspenders...

[Ghost Town]

He does look like him 

Magnum, too

[Samie]

[jackh]

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-could-welcome-back-injured-25872002

Liverpool could welcome back injured trio for Brentford as Cody Gakpo update given

...

One player unlikely to feature, though, is latest signing Cody Gakpo, with the Dutchman's registration not expected to be completed in time to train with his new team-mates ahead of the match.

"If I worked in the (registration) offices then I am early awake so I could sign these papers at 6.30 in the morning, but I am not too sure that will happen," says Klopp. "It must be before 12 and on top of that he is of course not allowed to train with the team before the papers are signed.

"Technically he is still an Eindhoven player (until then). There is a chance, but I don't know if it's really there."

Do we have any news on how tight the registration was, and whether Cody Gakpo is now eligible to train with us? Is he likely to be available to make the squad on Saturday?