Liverpool should not sell Cody Gakpo as the reason behind his potential exit becomes clear
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What does Andoni Iraola need to do differently for Liverpool to get three points against Nottingham Forest The Reds have lost the last two against Forest at Anfield Photo Credit: Getty Images/Gaspafotos/MB Media Whether he does or not seems to be linked to whether Liverpool sign one more winger to go with the arrival of Bradley Barcola. Liverpool do not want to sell GakpoIraola has already spoken in glowing terms about Gakpo and did so again during his pre-Nottingham Forest press conference on Thursday.“He’s playing very well for us, he’s been very good since he came back from the World Cup,” said the Liverpool head coach.
“[He has] a good attitude and I hope we can keep him at that level because I think he’s been very good, actually.”READ MORE: The three players Andoni Iraola needs to drop for Liverpool’s match with Nottingham Forest on SaturdayIraola’s happiness with the Netherlands international has been re-iterated by journalist Fabrizio Romano, who has shared that there are no concerns whatsoever with Gakpo at Liverpool, and that the only reason he is being linked with an exit at all is because of his own feelings.“I can guarantee Andoni Iraola is very happy with Gakpo. Everyone at the club is very happy with Gakpo,” he said on the Here We Go Podcast.“So, the possibility of Gakpo leaving was and is just because the player is considering his options.
He agreed on personal terms with Tottenham in July, but it doesn’t mean that he wants to leave Liverpool or force an exit. The Reds have shown in the recent past that they will not stand in the way of players who want to go, but that has to suit the squad and the circumstances.Gakpo leaving this summer absolutely would not do that, and given they can clearly see that he is in a good way and is adapting well under Iraola, it would be foolish for Liverpool to give in to the whims of the player and leave themselves short for another busy campaign.Gakpo has to stay no matter the incoming business Liverpool do.