Cody Gakpo in tears and embraced by Netherlands teamamtes as he scores after family ordeal

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesCody GakpoLiverpool winger Cody Gakpo broke down on the pitch with his teammates after scoring against Morocco in the World Cup following the tragic death of his unborn childCody Gakpo was a surprise inclusion in the Dutch starting XI against Morocco(Image: Getty Images )Noa van der Bij, the partner of Dutch and Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo, posted on her Instagram last week, confirming that the couple lost their unborn son during pregnancy.Gakpo was extremely emotional when he scored against Morocco in the 71st minute on Monday, immediately falling to the ground in tears, and his teammates — both on the pitch and from the bench — ran over to support him.Gakpo was given permission to travel home from the World Cup and spend time with family. He was consistent about wanting to stay with the team and was named to coach Ronald Koeman's starting XI against Morocco on Monday night in Monterrey.Koeman spoke about Gakpo at length during his pre-match press conference.

“It was very sad news that we learned and that Cody and his family learned,” Koeman told reporters.“We have done what was within our power in terms of support, as players, as staff. Of course, the first few days he had the freedom to go out to his family and be with them.

He dealt with it very well, there was never a moment where he said ‘I want to go back, I want to be with the family’.More to come...Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.FIFA World CupCody Gakpo