Dutch legend who angered Jurgen Klopp sends Cody Gakpo transfer advice
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The Spanish head coach has already snapped up exciting winger Victor Munoz from Osasuna and has now set his sights on RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande, another wide player.Should the Reds succeed in their pursuit of the teenage Ivory Coast starlet, it may well leave Dutch international Gakpo questioning what lies ahead for him on Merseyside.He did, however, offer Iraola and Liverpool supporters a timely reminder of his abilities on Saturday, netting twice in a 5-1 victory for the Netherlands against Sweden in a World Cup Group F fixture, the second of which was a characteristic cut inside from the left flank and a right-footed finish, reports the Liverpool Echo.Former Oranje stalwart Rafael van der Vaart believes his compatriot should remain and embrace a new chapter at Anfield, though with some adjustments to his approach.Speaking to AceOdds.com following the Netherlands' commanding win over Sweden, he said: "For me, Cody Gakpo is the difference between the Netherlands making the final or semi-final or getting knocked out earlier. When he has a good day, he is our best weapon, but the other teams are not stupid, so they are trying to double up on him the whole time."I would like him to make more deep runs without the ball and not only go inside when he is dribbling.
He also needs to go outside sometimes.Cody Gakpo scored twice for the Netherlands against Sweden at the World Cup(Image: Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)"He is too predictable and against Japan, that was really not good to see. He never goes outside."I think he should be a key player for Liverpool.
A while ago, he was a key player at Liverpool, and he was doing well, but he should be a key player."But on the other hand, it doesn't make sense for him to sit on the bench. He wants to play, and when he doesn't get the minutes you want, you will always consider moving on to another club, but personally I think he should stay and fight for his position next season."Gakpo put pen to paper on a new five-year deal with Liverpool on 30 August 2025, tying him to the club until the summer of 2030.