Bradley Barcola warned after Liverpool debut as Reds team-mate steals the show

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Bradley Barcola made his Liverpool debut from the bench against Ipswich Town. 22:22, Fri, Sep 4, 2026 Updated: 22:26, Fri, Sep 4, 2026 Jamie Carragher issued Bradley Barcola a light-hearted warning (Image: Adam Davy/PA Wire)Jamie Carragher suggested Bradley Barcola might find it difficult to break into Liverpool's starting XI following Cody Gakpo's impressive display against Ipswich Town.

Nevertheless, Liverpool icon Carragher quipped that the Frenchman might remain there throughout the campaign, given Gakpo's blistering start against the Tractor Boys in Suffolk. Gakpo collected the ball at the halfway line from Virgil van Dijk, controlled it with a touch, before threading it through to Isak again using the outside of his boot.The Sweden international still had work to do as he went head-to-head with Jacob Greaves, turning the defender inside out before slotting it into the near corner.This isn't the only occasion Gakpo has made his presence felt this campaign.

Gakpo might feel he has a point to make after an uncertain summer at Anfield.Cody Gakpo created both of Liverpool's goals against Ipswich (Image: Getty)The Eindhoven native was strongly tipped for a departure from Merseyside mere days ago, with Tottenham Hotspur maintaining prolonged interest.Manchester City had also shown interest in acquiring Gakpo, having offloaded Savio to north London.Yet a transfer never materialised, with Gakpo now set to stay at his present club until at least January.Iraola recently revealed how he kept in regular communication with the winger during the transfer speculation.He explained: "My relationship with Cody has been very honest from the beginning. He has played very well for us so far."He was always aware of the situation in the market, we were constantly talking, I hope we can keep him at the same level.