Cody Gakpo supported over Casemiro gesture after Liverpool's defeat to Man Utd

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SportFootballLiverpool FCCody Gakpo has been defender by some fans for what he did after the full time whistle following Liverpool's defeat to Manchester United in the Premier League on SundayLiverpool supporters have been quick to defend Cody Gakpo after the forward faced criticism for appearing to request Manchester United star Casemiro's shirt following the 3-2 loss at Old Trafford. Slot's men did show some resilience in the second half, with Dominik Szoboszlai pulling one back before Gakpo drew the sides level.The 26-year-old attracted criticism from some quarters on social media for seemingly requesting Casemiro's shirt after the final whistle.

Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageOne supporter said: "It doesn't matter who's shirt they ask for, get a grip," while another added: "Brother let it rest, it's just mutual respect."Victory for Liverpool would have secured their place in the Champions League next season, and Slot was visibly frustrated that his side failed to take anything from the match. "We were aware that they had strengths, two of them are set-pieces and the counterattack."The first goal we concede is a set-piece and the second one you have to know where to lose the ball against United, who are really strong and aggressive in a low block and you play the ball into the middle where is Casemiro and Mainoo and their centre-backs."If you lose it they have so many fast players, and Bruno Fernandes to hurt you in transition.

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