Regular exchange with coach Klopp Gakpo: I have to try to show my best side

2023-02-09 13:04

Regular exchange with coach Klopp Gakpo: I have to try to show my best side


The 23-year-old Gakpo recently said in an interview with the media that Liverpool's current dismal results have made it more difficult for him to adapt to the team.


Gakpo from the Netherlands joined Liverpool from PSV Eindhoven in January this year, but after joining Klopp's team, the Dutch striker only won one victory with the team, while Gakpo won six games. No goals or assists in the first game, which is relatively rare among Liverpool signings in the Klopp era.


However, Gakpo is still determined to leave his mark on Liverpool's career, and also revealed that he will communicate with coach Klopp regularly. Gacpo said in an interview, "When you join a team that aims to fight for the championship and win every game, the situation is always very different, and we are indeed in a difficult position now."


In the 22nd round of the Premier League , Liverpool unfortunately lost 0 to 3 away to Wolves. At present, Klopp's team ranks 10th in the Premier League standings with 29 points, and it has become very difficult to advance to the Champions League qualification area of the standings.


Gakpo said, "So for me, what I have to do now is to try to show my ability, and I must try to show my best side. Coach Klopp also gave me a very warm welcome. I am very grateful for that. We have had a good exchange with each other and the manager is helping me adapt to the style of the team and the way he coaches the team."


Gakpo: Eager to learn more


In addition, Gacpo's current goal is to keep his position in the league game against Everton at home next Tuesday. In Liverpool's current lineup, Klopp also tries to place him in the center or winger position on the front line. Gakpo said, "I am the kind of player who plays directly, works hard and pursues victory. I can dribble, grab points and assist in the field, and I can also play multiple positions on the field. This is also my advantage. . But I also think that every player has a favorite position where maybe they can perform better."


"My favorite position at the moment is on the left, because I've played there for four years and I'm used to it. But maybe I can play well in other positions. And against Wolves and Chelsea Most of the games are played in the middle, and I also like this position because it is close to the goal. But I am not used to it, but I need to continue to improve there.”


Gakpo also added, "I have a different style of play in the Netherlands, so I need to learn more in terms of pressing and returning to defense. I really enjoy the learning process and am eager to learn more. Every player here has a lot of quality, we are a great team. I also want to play with the best players, so this is an opportunity for me to improve."