Cody Gakpo comments on Arne Slot exit show reality of Liverpool dressing room situation

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“Especially so soon after the season where we had fought to qualify for the Champions League.“But yes, I believe the club released a statement about that, with the explanation in it.“Ultimately, I don’t think anyone, any of the players, saw it coming. But it certainly happened.“Many of our players at the club are also working towards the World Cup now, so we’ll have to quickly put that aside, no matter how difficult that can be for someone.”Asked whether he had been in touch with Slot since the news, Gakpo responded: “I sent him a message to thank him for the past two years, and of course with the highlight of last season.”Gakpo said it was a "shame" that Slot had been sacked(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool's players were not consulted on the decision to part ways with Slot, as captain Virgil van Dijk confirmed earlier this week."I landed in Amsterdam on Saturday afternoon and then it had already leaked," Van Dijk said.

"After that I naturally had conversations. I spoke with Arne and with Sipke.

I am very grateful to them. For everything they have meant, not only to me but also to the club."I wish them only success.