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Just six minutes into their Group A clash with Ecuador on Friday, the Netherlands, captained by Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk, took the lead.

Cody Gakpo took the ball off the toes of Davy Klaassen on the edge of the penalty area and unleashed a fierce effort beyond Hernán Galíndez.



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They may well be nudging national team skipper Van Dijk to sell the Anfield experience to one of Europe's most coveted attackers.



And while Gakpo is no doubt most effective off the left, it's tempting to wonder whether his skillset could also lend itself to central and right-sided roles in the Liverpool frontline too, much like Jota.

It was one of the best goals of the World Cup so far, and it came with his weaker left foot.

That might explain why the Reds are seemingly keen on the 23-year-old even though they already appear well-stocked on the left flank.