Liverpool fans online were left unimpressed by star attacker Cody Gakpo’s performance in their 3-0 victory over Southampton in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Wednesday, February 28.
The Reds’ youngsters stole the show as manager Jurgen Klopp named a highly-rotated lineup days after they lifted the Carabao Cup by beating Chelsea in the final.
18-year-old attacker Lewis Koumas opened the scoring for Liverpool right before halftime before Jayden Danns came off the bench to score a brace.
Gakpo, however, was the most experienced attacker in the starting XI but failed to have much of an impact in the game. The Netherlands international played 89 minutes in the game and took four shots, none of which were on target.
Gakpo had a total of just 31 touches in the game and lost possession on seven separate occasions. He did not make a single key pass and also went on to miss one big chance in the game.
Cody Gakpo’s performance against Southampton frustrated Liverpool on X. Some suggested that the 24-year-old attacker holds no future at Anfield and should be sold as soon as possible.
Others, meanwhile, suggested that unproven youngsters had much more of an impact than him over the course of the game.Here are a few fan reactions from Reds supporters:
“Another disappointing game by Gakpo man I cant tell you what he’s good at.”
“Gakpo’s gotta go now. Danns has taken over.”
