'Always': Stephen Warnock says one Liverpool player was predictably bad despite today's win over Fulham
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Not everyone was happy on Saturday, despite Liverpool claiming a much-needed win against Fulham at Anfield.The Reds put in a better display in the Premier League, bagging two goals before half-time and doing well to keep the Cottagers out at the other end.But while Rio Ngumoha was the star of the day, former Liverpool player Stephen Warnock claimed that Cody Gakpo put in yet another performance which left a lot to be desired. Who was Liverpool’s best player during the much-needed win over Fulham?
We think we might know the winner 😁 Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images Gakpo fails to spark in Liverpool winHaving been left on the bench for Saturday’s defeat against Paris Saint-Germain, Gakpo was back in the XI to stake his claim on Saturday.Starting in a more central role in attack, the Dutchman did okay as Liverpool hassled and harried Fulham in the first-half.But Gakpo reverted to type in the second period, fluffing his lines from what looked like an easy header and wasting a couple of attacks later on.It was after one of these, when the 26-year-old was restored to his left-hand side role, which Warnock took aim at him on punditry duty for BBC Sport.Photo by Kate McShane/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool player ratings vs Fulham as Rio Ngumoha digs Arne Slot out of a hole“As soon as Gakpo picked the ball up I knew what he was going to do,” said the former full-back.“He is so predictable at the moment, always wanting to cut in on that right foot. And I think Castagne knew that too.”After being faced with the unpredictability of Ngumoha in the first-half – and really failing to deal with the youngster – it must have been a relief for Castagne to see Gakpo telegraphing his movements.As he often is, the No.
18 was at the forefront of some promising attacks for Liverpool, but he failed to get them over the line for what would have been a pressure-relieving third goal. With such a big game looming on Tuesday, he surely did not do enough to put himself back in the picture again.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox