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The Liverpool attacker will undoubtedly not be intimidated by rivalry

By Sergio Moya

28/12/2022, 12:22 PM

The Liverpool attacker will undoubtedly not be intimidated by rivalry

A talented young forwards from the Dutch league joined Liverpool. Darwin Nez must be sitting with his head in his hands somewhere, The Liverpool attacker will undoubtedly not be intimidated by rivalry. Regardless, Cody Gakpo has performed most of his greatest work from the flanks, indicating the pair will work together rather than compete. 

He might not benefit from the arrival of his very own Luis Suárez in the January transfer market actually, Nez is a very different type of striker than Carroll, with the exception of a slight physical likeness, there aren't many analogies that can be made. For instance, it is obvious who would prevail in a sprint race.

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However, from the other perspective, Gakpo may perform admirably in the Suárez position. Similar to the Uruguayan, he is entering Anfield under little pressure, with the majority of attention still focused on his more expensive attack partner. Expectations are also moderate given that they are from the Eredivisie and without any Champions League experience.

There can be no question that he has outgrown the Netherlands, just like Suárez. Gakpo has demonstrated this with an astounding nine goals and 12 assists in 14 league games this season with PSV, after previously plundering 25 goal contributions in the previous complete season, It was noticeably similar to the previous half-season before Suárez joined Liverpool. 

<strong>An astounding 35 goals and 17 assists</strong>

He has seven goals and seven assists after playing 13 games for Ajax, trailing Gakpo in all categories but producing a similarly well-rounded performance. His previous complete season, which ended in 2009–10, saw an astounding 35 goals and 17 assists, making it even more outstanding. Gakpo, like Suárez before him, will leave the Netherlands as the division's best playmaker and marksman, conclusively demonstrating his readiness for the next level. However, even the Uruguayan needed some time to adjust to life in the Premier League, and Liverpool supporters will be willing to accept that, especially given the comparatively low initial fee of £37 million (€42 million/$45 million).

 

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