Alexander Isak lifts the lid on how Liverpool players felt about Cody Gakpo joining Man City
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Alexander Isak has admitted that the Liverpool squad were pleased to see Cody Gakpo stay at the club despite a move to Manchester City being arranged during the summer transfer window.Gakpo would have joined City had Liverpool been able to find an appropriate replacement, but after staying with the Reds, the Dutchman has hit form this season. Three of his four assists so far have been for Isak, and the striker has now said that he and the rest of his Liverpool teammates are very pleased that Gakpo’s proposed transfer broke down.
We could see Bradley Barcola, Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo together for the first time vs Atletico Madrid Photo Credit: Getty Images/Karl Bridgeman – UEFA Isak pleased Gakpo did not leave for Man CityThere is a strong argument that, with two goals and four assists, Gakpo has been Liverpool’s player of the season so far. With others struggling to put up similar numbers, selling him to a domestic rival would have looked like an almighty mistake.Isak is aware of as much, and after being asked during an interview with BBC Sport about his budding on-pitch relationship with Gakpo, the Swede said that the Netherlands international staying at Anfield has been good news for everyone.“It’s definitely been successful so far this season, obviously he’s assisted all of my goals,” Isak said, before being asked whether Gakpo has been reminding him of that very fact at every opportunity.“No, he’s a humble, good guy,” he answered.
“I’m pleased, we all are pleased [that he stayed], we all know what qualities he has and how it will benefit the team, so of course it’s clear that we’re really happy with the situation.”READ MORE: Jamie Carragher explains why he’s beginning to change his mind about Andoni Iraola at LiverpoolIsak touches on leaving Newcastle for LiverpoolSince his arrival at Liverpool last September, Isak has not spoken publicly all that often about his decision to walk away from hero status at Newcastle. So I’m just looking forward and feel really optimistic and excited about the season, and what it can bring to us.”Having hit three goals during the opening four Premier League matches of the season, Liverpool fans are also excited about finally seeing Isak at his best.