Cody Gakpo shown up in Netherlands nightmare as Liverpool star risks losing World Cup spot

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Cody Gakpo endured a difficult season at Liverpool and he's not been afforded any respite with the Netherlands, who lost their World Cup warm-up against AlgeriaCody Gakpo was overshadowed by West Ham's Crysencio Summerville during the Netherlands' disappointing 1-0 friendly loss to Algeria on Wednesday. Gakpo featured for 81 minutes on the left wing but was unable to swing the match in his country's favour.Summerville, who has just suffered relegation with West Ham, made a considerably stronger impression on his debut, according to Dutch media.

This could serve as a warning for the Liverpool player, whose minutes at the World Cup may be reduced if Summerville continues to excel.Against Algeria, Koeman deployed a front three of former Aston Villa striker Donyell Malen through the middle, Gakpo on the left wing and Summerville on the right.England's 2026 World Cup kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Fortunately for Koeman, Summerville proved the national coach right for the time being in his 45 minutes."In the absence of the suspended Denzel Dumfries, Mats Wieffer played right-back, but Summerville played as if regular Dumfries were behind him, making space for runs from his team-mate."He kept going like that in the first half hour and was involved in several good attacks.

Overall, Summerville proved he can be dangerous with his speed and dribbling and can also hold the ball well on the inside as an extra midfielder."With the recently relegated player clearly making an impression and operating naturally as a left winger for West Ham, it is entirely feasible that he could challenge Gakpo for playing time on the left flank at the World Cup.The Liverpool forward failed to impress against Algeria. Should Summerville continue to demonstrate his potential, he could be handed chances in his preferred left wing role, which would pose a threat to Gakpo, who will now need to watch his back.