Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for new Liverpool signing Cody Gakpo, pointing out a characteristic that sets him apart from other players.
Gakpo has yet to make his debut for the club but could get the nod tomorrow when Liverpool face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup third round at Anfield.
The 23-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, however Klopp and the hierarchy on Merseyside swooped in and secured a no-bid deal. Gakpo is currently their only winter signing so far.
This season, Liverpool have looked unrecognizable compared to recent years. They sit sixth in the Premier League and have already recorded five league defeats, three more than they managed in the entire 2021/2022 campaign.
Klopp on Gakpo’s decision to sign
Klopp has noted his team’s poor form and how it makes Gakpo’s decision to join the struggling side an admirable move as they now face a difficult quest to finish in the top four. He said (via The Irish Times): “There were easier times to join Liverpool. Last year [in January] We weren’t qualified for the Champions League yet, but it looked like that would happen.
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“This year we can’t guarantee that, but Cody never asked. From time to time, players ask: ‘Do you think you can reach the Champions League?’ But he can read the chart himself, so he knew it would be a tough call.
“What I like about this is that it’s obviously a guy who doesn’t want to get on a moving train, he wants to push the train. I like this a lot. Good for him because he always helps in life if you’re a bit like that.”
