Ronald Koeman may have just handed Liverpool the perfect boost
Liverpool have enjoyed a strong start to the Premier League season, particular at the top end of the field.
Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota have all scored - and shone - as Jurgen Klopp's men sent a reminder of their abilities with three wins and a draw from their opening four games.
But for Cody Gakpo, it's been slightly more difficult.
After deputising for Roberto Firmino at the back end of last season, it appeared that the Reds had a bonafide successor for the departing Brazilian. Indeed, Gakpo learned from the best, playing alongside the former Hoffenheim man before, after a successful eight years on Merseyside, he called time on his stint at Anfield in order to venture further afield - eventually, he joined the Premier League exodus to the Saudi Pro League.
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Unlike the summer signings of this season, Gakpo wasn't afforded the opportunity to find his feet during pre-season and was immediately thrust into Jurgen Klopp's side after signing from PSV Eindhoven on the opening day of the January transfer window.
Typically a left-sided attacker, the 24-year-old was moved central and fired seven goals in 21 Premier League appearances, adding three assists. Gakpo particularly caught the eye with a scintillating display against long-standing suitors Manchester United as Erik ten Hag's side were on the receiving end of a 7-0 thrashing in March.
Fast forward to August, Gakpo has arguably been a victim of Liverpool's transfer business and hesitancy to proactively sign midfielders.
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