'So unlucky': Liverpool's most dangerous player named against Man United - he 'did everything right'

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Liverpool’s form from the international break continues after a poor performance against Manchester United.Arne Slot’s side went behind early when Bryan Mbeumo carried the ball around the Reds’ defence, getting the better of Virgil van Dijk, for the Cameroonian to strike it past Giorgi Mamardashvili.There was a problem with Alexis Mac Allister, which should have been spotted by referee Michael Oliver, given that he went down from a head injury before the goal, but in general, the team needs to do better.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. It was not the best first 45 minutes in general, even if there were some glimpses of brilliance from players like Cody Gakpo.The Dutchman, despite hitting the woodwork multiple times during the first half, found the net later on in the second when he converted a lovely Federico Chiesa ball.This was sadly cancelled out by a Harry Maguire header, which was the winning goal of the game.Photo by PETER POWELL/AFP via Getty ImagesAndy Townsend labels Cody Gakpo Liverpool’s most dangerous playerWhile many would have expected Alexander Isak to be the star man in this game, the 26-year-old winger has been the one to show his incredible qualities.Gakpo may not have converted those early chances, but he more than made up for it with his strike, which continued to prove how vital he was to this Liverpool squad.READ MORE: Liverpool fans all spot the same problem about Bryan Mbeumo’s goal for Man UnitedAndy Townsend was one of the pundits who praised the forward for his performance against the Red Devils.The pundit said: “He’s hit that so hard, so well.

So unlucky again, Cody Gakpo. He’s been their most dangerous players in the forward areas.

He does everything right, he hits that beautifully.”What he has been throughout the season is one of the most consistent players in this team despite the poor performances in their three previous defeats.Cody Gakpo proves why he is a starterMany have complained that Gakpo should not be consistently making the starting XI, but he has delivered when he steps on the pitch.Gakpo brings creativity and a drive that not many others have so far this season, and what has made him even better is that he is receiving the ball more often.The Dutchman should always be a regular in this team; there is no one better who can occupy that left flank like him.While he should have buried his late header, it was just not to be, and now Liverpool are left to wonder what they need to do to get out of this poor run of form.