Cody Gakpo addresses Netherlands 'freedom' in frank Liverpool admission - 'It's different'
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesCody GakpoCody Gakpo has impressed at the World Cup so far, scoring twice against Sweden this weekend, and he spoke about how things are different for him with the national teamCody Gakpo during the Netherlands vs Sweden at the World Cup.(Image: Stefan Koops/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Cody Gakpo has explained the difference in his performances between Liverpool and the Netherlands after starting the World Cup in excellent form off the back of a tough season.Under Arne Slot, Gakpo was superb in the first campaign and dropped off substantially in the second. The number of goals he scored more than halved after winning the Premier League title and he now needs to get back on track — with his early showings in the US offering plenty of promise.The 27-year-old forward scored twice and assisted once in a big win over Sweden yesterday.
For Ronald Koeman, he answered the question of where the Dutch's goals would come from alongside Sunderland's Brian Brobbey."It’s a little bit different," Gakpo said when he was asked post-match to explain how he is able to perform to such a high level in a Dutch jersey."How I play here, where the coach wants me to be, the freedom that I have at the club," he added. "That’s it basically."Daniel Sturridge, watching on television, was impressed with Gakpo's performance too.Cody Gakpo starred for the Netherlands against Sweden.(Image: ANP via Getty Images)"Gakpo is different for the Netherlands man!" he posted on social media.
Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign."After a tough year at Liverpool, Oranje's golden boy is hitting his stride again. Just in time."Liverpool.com says: Gakpo has been linked with an exit this summer, but lots of people have forgotten how good he can be.