Topic: Cody Mathès Gakpo

[DiggerJohn]

I havnt been sure about Cody, but really played well from the left side when he came on. Maybe in a 3-4-3 the left attacking position with luis daiz is his best

[Mr Dilkington]

Really good. Looks much better playing wide I think.

[medley]

His crossing technique is great. Very consistent amount of loft and accuracy to it just crying out for someone to attack it. Good cameo

[deano2727]

Thought he did well when he came on.

[MonsLibpool]

Decent performance.

[mullyred94]

one of the only slight positives today.

probably the only positive thing apart from Robertson clearance.

[SMASHerano]

I'm always harsh on him but he was excellent today when he came on.

[Kashinoda]

Feel sorry for him.

[PEG2K]

He's been great at LW every time this season, which isn't much because he's been started as LW only 3 times. Created about 7-8 chances for the past 2 games. Turns out he has been misused all season and gotten shit for it. Sigh.

[Phineus]

I'm always harsh on him but he was excellent today when he came on.

Same, made things happened and played with intensity for a change.

[darragh85]

have to give credit where credit is due. i had been very critical of his effort in the united cup game but he has tried his best to make things happen again today. Really good from him

[Knight]

Well played, deserved to get us some points with that little cameo.

[duvva 💅]

And yet Someone in the main match thread called him anonymous today.

[Bread]

Think he deserves a little bit of a run in the team based on his recent form. At the very least, he doesn't look as lethargic as everyone else. I accused him of laziness a while back, but he's addressed it and upped his energy levels and he deserves credit for that.

Salah, Nunez and Diaz all appear to be running on fumes at the moment, so if Gakpo can sustain his energy levels, he can maybe play a role in us having a respectable finish to the season.

[Schmidt]

He's been great since we stopped pretending he's a false 9, no goals I know but the team as a whole has been a mess so I don't think that can be pinned on him.

I'd be tempted to try a Gakpo Nunez Jota front three soon, we need a cohesive trio and I think they could be that.

[HeartAndSoul]

Jota played well from the right wing when salah was at the afcon and was brilliant there. Would be opposed to that

[DrTobiasFunke]

He was the best player on the pitch by a distance when he came on. It's possible his bad spell was down to be overplayed while our injuries were at their worst. Still think he'll be a very good squad player for us at a minimum as he has a ton of talent.

[Egyptian36]

I really don't understand how many doesn't notice how talented he is. He came to us at a time when we were really struggling and helped us massively then we used him as a cover for different positions. He just need to be played regularly as a second striker or wide left , every player would struggle some games at the same situation as him.

[Stockholm Syndrome]

I really don't understand how many doesn't notice how talented he is. He came to us at a time when we were really struggling and helped us massively then we used him as a cover for different positions. He just need to be played regularly as a second striker or wide left , every player would struggle some games at the same situation as him.

I don't think anyone should question his quality. I do think it is maybe fair to question how he fits exactly but he is clearly very talented

[Zizou]

Much better lately from code red, love to see it.

[farawayred]

Cody, Robbo and Lucho were the only players deserving credit today.

[StevoHimself]

For the love of God, give this man a game on the left. He was good today.

[RyanBabel19]

Still think the lads fucking class, one of the only players driving forward and committing players right now. I’d focus on getting him near goal as we’re missing his ghosting in at the back and hitting those quick snapshots

[Draex]

Still think the lads fucking class, one of the only players driving forward and committing players right now. I’d focus on getting him near goal as we’re missing his ghosting in at the back and hitting those quick snapshots

I'd agree, he was great last game, he should be starting the next one.

[lionel_messias]

His crossing technique is great. Very consistent amount of loft and accuracy to it just crying out for someone to attack it. Good cameo

We were told that from bods in Holland before he joined. Need to see more of it, starting Thursday.

[jepovic]

Still think the lads fucking class, one of the only players driving forward and committing players right now. I’d focus on getting him near goal as we’re missing his ghosting in at the back and hitting those quick snapshots

Yeah, one thing I like about him is that he keeps trying even when his teammates arent at the races.

[jepovic]

By far our best attacking player tonight, and should have had 2-3 assists

When he got tired we lost all our attack

[JP!]

Fair fucks to him, he looked arsed and played well.  I'd start him at the weekend, fuck knows who else I'd pick at the minute.

[Coolie High]

Our best player today.

[MonsLibpool]

Doing well.

[disgraced cake]

Our best player in the League Cup/Europe this season. Maybe not the greatest compliment of all time but has to be worth something.

[DarkOfTheManatee]

Gakpo seems to be the only player on a upward trajectory form-wise at the moment - in the last few games he's showed more hunger and strength, and is currently the only forward who looks that they're actually in control of the situation.

Crazy how quickly things can turn in football, because a month ago I probably wouldn't have raised a protest if he was sold in the summer, but now I'd be keen to see what he can do under a new manager/in a new system.

[JackWard33]

90 minutes without a shot pretty mean achievement in a must win game .
He just carries so little threat
I have no clue why we went back to playing him as a 9 when you’ve got 4 maybe 5 better options to play the position

[Coolie High]

90 minutes without a shot pretty mean achievement in a must win game .
He just carries so little threat
I have no clue why we went back to playing him as a 9 when you’ve got 4 maybe 5 better options to play the position

He created our best chances, threat isn’t just about shooting, he literally created the best chance for Salah, and created 5 chances the last game.

[jonnypb]

90 minutes without a shot pretty mean achievement in a must win game .
He just carries so little threat
I have no clue why we went back to playing him as a 9 when you’ve got 4 maybe 5 better options to play the position

Yet he was one of the better players over the 2 legs……

[LallanaInPyjamas]

90 minutes without a shot pretty mean achievement in a must win game .
He just carries so little threat
I have no clue why we went back to playing him as a 9 when you’ve got 4 maybe 5 better options to play the position

It's weird how much praise he gets on here in comparison to our other attackers. I think he has stepped it up a bit in the last few games but that's not saying much considering he was absolutely fucking shite for months.

In fairness I think we played him through the middle to try and restore some fluidity to our attack and it did work for a spell. But yeah, Cody Gakpo is not the long-term answer in any position as far as I'm concerned.

[farawayred]

Hats off to Gakpo today.

[Coolie High]

It's weird how much praise he gets on here in comparison to our other attackers. I think he has stepped it up a bit in the last few games but that's not saying much considering he was absolutely fucking shite for months.

In fairness I think we played him through the middle to try and restore some fluidity to our attack and it did work for a spell. But yeah, Cody Gakpo is not the long-term answer in any position as far as I'm concerned.

What? He’s the least praised attacker we have.

[dirkster]

Actually thought he was our best player out there today.

[RedEire]

Actually thought he was our best player out there today.

Agreed