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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk blamed versatility for the struggles that teammate Cody Gakpo faced ever since joining the club.

Virgil van Dijk believes that Liverpool teammate Cody Gakpo faced difficulty because he played in multiple positions for the club.

Gakpo faced criticism after the FA Cup loss against Manchester United but shut his naysayers down with strong performances recently.



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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – APRIL 04: Cody Gakpo of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammates Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Sheffield United at Anfield on April 04, 2024 in Liverpool, England.

Speaking after the Fulham game (h/t Liverpool Echo), Van Dijk acknowledged that Gakpo faced difficulty after playing in multiple positions.

Liverpool needs Gakpo and other attackers to finish the season strongly to have the best chance to win the Premier League.


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