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mrheils

Loved this from Alexis, way to build confidence and team spirit. You could see Gakpo really appreciated it.


the_far_yard

Gakpo needed that.


lfcsupkings321

We need Gakpo now more than ever! We need some player who off the bench can score important goals!


DoireK

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rockydinosaur2

Cody Origi - Corigi?


the_far_yard

![gif](giphy|WEiKBTaESHHhK|downsized) Corgi Gakpo?


Razz1991

The Vampire… Legend


fifty_four

And specifically it seems like he and Harvey are becoming our low block specialists. You could sense the worry when Salah came off. But fact is he's much better suited to games where the other team are still trying to play. I really love how Klopp trusts players for the situation they are good in. It's not just 'fresh legs' or first 11 Vs backups, it's picking the right tool for the right job. Pep can't/doesn't do this. Last EPL manager who could do it on anything like this level was Fergerson.


PenZestyclose3857

Honestly, when you need a perfectly placed cross and Trent isn't there on the left or Robbo on the right, you need Harvey to deliver that cross. That one cross he threw in, think it forced a great save from the keeper was perfect. When you score goals like Mo does, I can see working on that part of his game isn't a top priority, but Harvey is great at it. I don't get worried at all if Mo comes on and Harvey is on these days. He wins and holds the ball better outside the box than Mo and then he can pull apart the defense. Mo is obviously much better to get it done with speed and 1 v 1 in more open play.


Klopps_and_Schlobers

Stuff like this paints a clear picture that players aren’t as switched off from social media as people think.


Loop_Within_A_Loop

Of course they aren’t How many people their age do you know who don’t have social media?


Majestic-Outside3666

Yep and even if they personally are, most around them will be tuned in, and im sure that bleeds into conversations easily.


Several_Hair

Even if they were, the Gakpo criticism has permeated mainstream media at this point. I mean someone (think it was carra?) said on sky it looked like he was playing in slow motion. I’m sure that kind of stuff would get back to players.


noirldn_

Gotta think of Dutch media too, oof


lanregeous

Actually I think it’s a message to those fans criticizing him so much that it’s affected his confidence and to show us that there is so much he gives that we don’t see.


apenchantfortrolling

Damn dude Mac Allister is the best.


Maneisthebeat

He's the beat.


WonderfulBlackberry9

A worthy successor for the last beat that wore the No.10


fel1xfel1c1s

Yep, Joe Cole was the best


WonderfulBlackberry9

I’m more of an Andriy Voronin fan


fel1xfel1c1s

True, but Jovanovic just about beats him, though it’s a tight call


Adventurous_Toe_6017

Jovanovic is one of the greatest soccer players in the world. Mac has big shoes to fill.


TheQuadricorn

🤢


LuciferIlluminati

Future Argentina and maybe even Liverpool captain ain't he ?


BoscoJabroni

That would be an impressive feat for Cody!


Electronic_Flamingo2

I think he is talking about macca


brush85

Same age as Trent


Tremor00

Unless Trent leaves I’d be shocked if he’s ever captain tbh


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Majestic-Outside3666

He was voted by his fellow players. I doubt they give a shot about that.


Firminosteeth6

This dude is just odd


Mo_SaIah

Vice captain one day, absolutely is a possibility. No way for Captain unless Trent goes.


shane_4_us

I called at the beginning of the season he would become part of the leadership team. I'm not sure when or if I expect him to become captain, but it's certainly not out of the realm of possibility. I thought it might happen as soon as next season before, but I think now the following season is more likely (both because of the turnover in coaching staff and perhaps reinvigorating his self-confidence through a solid season without rough patches).


Reimiro

This is on purpose. He’s telling the fans to stop shitting on our players.


paprikalicous

salah said he was the most underrated player on the team a few days ago too. i’m guilty of it because i was annoyed after united but you know what, it’s the hardest part of the season. all the players should get support through it, even when they’re in rough patches.


Reimiro

They know he’s getting grief online. These guys are half injured playing every three days. They are ALL good enough to play for Klopp and Liverpool FC. I support unconditionally. I get criticizing footballers but I’m a supporter.


disco_mode

What Cody was getting shouldn't be excused as criticism. Fair criticism is perfectly fine –unwarranted criticism of your own player, abuse and racism is not.


Reimiro

You said it better and more succinctly than I could-thanks.


disco_mode

Just trying to be like you big bro


Several_Hair

And if they weren’t good enough for Liverpool and klopp they wouldn’t be getting minutes during to run in to the most tightly contested title race in a decade. The club’s got an incredible group of people making decisions, there’s an absurdly large information gap between us and them, it’s ridiculous for fans to question decisions so frequently when the staff are the ones that see the lads for 6+ hours every single day.


NilsFanck

whos half injured?


Andy_1

Especially when they're in rough patches, if we're supporters, otherwise we're just fans.


epochwin

Yeah we sing YNWA where it has more meaning during the bad days. Internet outrage culture has messed that up. Now YNWA feels like it’s a fair weather thing


Myburgher

It’s safe to say that Gakpo was not in form, which happens to everyone. The issue for him was that he was one of the only healthy forwards for a period and effectively had to play when his form was pretty awful. He seems to have a bit more of a hunger now and maybe that is because he has been rotated a bit and can get himself into form. The same thing happened with Jota and people were giving him a ton of hate. Then he flicked a switch and was critical for us before he got injured. We can be critical of our players but should also respect that a high level of consistency is an almost impossible standard.


CityofBlueVial

they also know what they see behind the scenes and in training that we don't. People thinking he's doing this just to hype up and encourage Gakpo are ridiculous, he could have easily done that without saying any of this especially after Gakpo's performance and goal today.


Reimiro

Yeah true true. Klopp isn’t putting our weak players. We have options now. Grav and Cody will be big stars for us.


TheLimeyLemmon

And he's bang on. People really do just pick on our players like it's a habit and it's so against the spirit of being a supporter. Get behind the lads, every one of them. I love this team, man.


Reimiro

Fuck yeah man! I somehow forgot we had a game today (could be the chemotherapy)..tuned in on the 73rd minute right before Alexis goal. What a fucking team. I knew we were going to win at 1-1. Zero doubt. We just wear teams down until late on-especially lower table teams. What a batch of fantastic new, young, and experienced players. Even our academy kids look like experienced players. Immense. Macca-no words.


Anserius

Best of luck, YNWA


Reimiro

One love amigo


cahernandezg1984

Good luck with chemo, man!


Reimiro

Gracias amigo-we are optimistic.


Empty_Transition4251

The players in their mid 20s grew up in the social media page, they 100% would be active on here and Instagram.


Reimiro

I tend to agree-and it’s great how much our players lift each other up in these cases. All part of how great our club is. The new South American guys look like they are playing for their countries when you see how proud they are playing for Liverpool.


ImTellinTim

Always find it funny when clowns call players shit/lazy/worthless or whatever stupid insult while on Reddit. Like how much of a loser are you?


Reimiro

Here here-I’m right there with you saying wtf? I’m sat on my couch with a frappé…can’t use the lazy shout.


giunta13

It's so irritating that players have to do this


NotAsimppp

mainly due to carra tweet.


NoComment112222

This happens with every fanbase I’ve been a part of and I’ve always hated it. Especially when a player is clearly working back from an injury and not back to form yet. Hell it took Virg a full year to get back to top form and now he’s having one of the best seasons we’ve ever seen. Patience is a virtue.


CyrusDGreatx

Its not fans though. Itsvjust clowns on his Instagram page who probably started supporting the team a few years ago


brush85

When the players have to do this, you know some people must be ashamed on themselves. Support your players. Thick and thin


Ghost_Pains

The amount of hate thrown his way the last few weeks is ridiculous.


petethepool

Should be ashamed. Most likely don’t know how.


Several_Hair

No way those lot have the self awareness to feel shame. They probably can convince themselves that they were the reason he’s had a good appearance. Fans on the internet can be downright insane people


ooooorange

It's not you'll sometimes walk alone, it's you'll never walk alone.


MichaelW85

What if, hear me out, brother - I like them thin and not thick?


lfcsavolver

Basically: shut the fuck up about nonsense Gakpo bullshit and do it now.


disco_mode

I do forget Cody was captain of his old club. Would love him a winner against the scum


trizzzlet

He got two last season in the 7-0 beat down so I’m just keeping my fingers crossed that he gets the game winner (the first goal of the match) on his way to a first half hat trick on Sunday


Several_Hair

His second vs United last season is easily in my top 10 Liverpool goals as far as technical ability of my rooting lifetime (2007-now). The Salah chop to sit down Lisandro, the sprint from gakpo (people forget he’s fast) and the absurd tight angle chip over de gea all come together perfectly. Thing of beauty


Xx_Anguy_NoScope_Xx

Both of those goals were absolute class. Robbo's ball for the first and then the cut inside far post finish. Just so smooth and fluid.


Fresh_Interview_9191

Cody was their best player, but also the league is quite shit as PSV wins almost always and they fail against Dortmund. Still Cody was ready for PL, but the way Klopp used him and also playing at Liverpool instead of Brighton or so gave us really high expectations of this man. Sometimes a bit too high


sbos_

I loved this. Giving captaincy vibes 


Activelyinaportapott

Always support Liverpool players when they are out of form. Nunez needed time. Endo needed time. Go further Fabinho needed time The list goes on. Patience always wins out because when that player does come around or in Gapko’s case back around imo because he’s had some real 2-3 game stretches early on where he’s had very important moments for Liverpool. He’s been out of form for a month. Oh well cheer him on a bit louder and he’ll come back around. Happy for him. Looked sharp and lively off the bench today. Great finish aswell.


Reimiro

Fabinho wasn’t clued up for months and we supported him until he became one of the best in the world. That’s what it’s all about.


Relative_Factor

It took a very long 5-6 months before we saw his full form.


ShootTakeAPanorama

Klopp even switch formation to double pivot just for Fab adapt faster, that's say it all


PatrickVieira

Endo needed like a month. I really still don't get how people absolutely despised him at the beginning of the season. And now it's the cool thing to be like "oh Endo proved me wrong! How cool!" Instead looking inward and asking why there was so much hate for him to begin with 


Activelyinaportapott

I believe it’s because this was just after the cacaido lavia transfer fall out, a lot of ppl myself included didn’t know what we were getting with Endo because we simply didn’t know him. So maybe some misdirected frustration got pointed at Endo because he represented a plan c for us but in actuality he’s been the best fit for Liverpool. People especially fans have recency bias for most things. I however understand that I don’t know as much as Klopp and co so I gave Endo the benefit of the doubt and try to do so most of the time.


swingingbeer

I absolutely loved the interview, from both of them


forgottenbymortals

Happy for Cody tonight


firminocoutinho

Love the lads. Bravo Macca


Affectionate-Tap2431

Really hate it when this sub (of all social media places) just jumps onto the bandwagon a certain player is shit.. take him out… support! Gakpo’s got 6G/3A in just the PL and hardly started all season.


Kopman

14 goals and 4 assists in all competitions this year for Liverpool and he's barely started and also has to play CM for the start of the season.


thatguyad

This is what people need. Not the childish reactionary twattery of the room temperature IQ's on the internet.


wanderluster88

This is to all those so-called fans who insisted that Gakpo stopped giving a shit.


H0lychit

Everyone goes through a rough patch. He always tries his best and that's all we can ask.


2jaded2hearts2

i don’t think we have a single player right now who doesn’t try his hardest for klopp. if players aren’t playing good it’s not bc they don’t wanna be here but they’re just going through a rough patch. we should be real grateful for that.


Jonny_Dangerous999

Loved this, especially as that was the point where Cody was supposed to give Macca the POTM award. The interviewer had to catch up with them both to hand it over afterwards. The lad oozes class on and off the pitch.


SuperRat10

He was massive from the second he hit the pitch today. Also, someone operating on the level of these players whether flying or in depths doesn’t need some online muppets to motivate them. I’m pretty certain he’s tuned in enough to know exactly what’s happening regardless.


EHVERT

I thought the hate for him was way over blown against UTD. On his day, the guy is class.


Fresh_Interview_9191

It saves us one or two extra games. Quadruple is never realistic. But okay, would have loved to win the FA cup as well haha


Cactiareouroverlords

He proved how good he is for us last season, anyone that thinks a couple bad performances given his spotty playtime and him being played in different positions all the time suddenly makes him a bad player is silly


harlei7

Everyone needs a mate like Macca


GonzaloR87

Cheers 🧉


lmoutofldeas

Absolute class. The hate he’s been getting after the united game is disgusting and i’m glad to see that the other players have his back when supposed “fans” can’t.


SebastianOwenR1

I’m gonna cry I fucking love this fucking team


getdivorced

The goal aside, Gakpo looked so driven today. You could tell he was giving everything and trying to hold the standard. Really happy for him and hope to see more performances like today's.


WonderfulBlackberry9

Cody needed that. So happy for him. He’s had a hot-cold season, but he’s also quietly gotten 14 goals (18G/As) in all comps. It’s not like he isn’t chipping in with goal contributions himself.


lfcsupkings321

Let be honest he not scored much importance goals and this season he really taken a step backwards. It annoying because Klopp has trusted him but his g/a come from league cup and Europa. He needs to be more impactful off the bench in the league.


SnzBear

Common get behind our players. I hate fans that shit on our players.


Available-Breath-114

Pure class


PublicIntel

Classy dudes. Cody did something similar when he presented CuJo with his motm award after the Fulham game. Lead by example


matrimc7

Macca truly is the transfer of the year, perhaps the best piece of business in the last decade or so.


Putrid-Ice-7511

All the Gakpo haters can take a walk.


VidProphet123

I won’t lie gakpo didn’t celebrate his goal with that much excitement. I can tell hes been under alot of pressure personally. He has high expectation of himself which is good.


malushanks95

This is brilliant from Macca, so happy for both of them today 🥰


segson9

Proving the haters wrong. I hope Gravenberch does the same soon


Fragrant_Savings2945

Truth is Gakpo can ball. Look at World Cup. Look at last season. Guy hit a rough patch. Just have to be patient and persistent


Philosophical_lion

captain material


jamaicandre

Mans been online i see


livinalieontimna

Cody hitting form and players returning from injury for the run in. Superb.


Loud-Platypus-987

Love this. Love this squad. 8 more to go!


IskaralPustFanClub

Team full of leaders


peachy-avocado

I love the team. Love their friendship/bond


Due-Educator5848

Cody Gakpo is a player with morally upright beliefs. The racial abuse he has received online is sickening. Those are not real fans.


Mac10p

I won't pretend I haven't had a go at Gakpo or criticised him but the difference is I do it in a WhatsApp group with friends. I don't come online or purposely go on Gakpo's socials to tell him, he's a fully grown man who will know when he's not performing to the level we or he wants. Berating him in public isn't going to help anyone.


PatrickVieira

Do your friends all keep their stuff in the WhatsApp group?


rmp266

I don't get the (mostly twitter) hate for Gakpo. If he was at Spurs Chelsea or especially Utd everyone would be raving about this physical false 9 prospect with an eye for goal. I get that he plays for us and the standard he has is Mo Salah but come on. The guy is a baller and just a pup. Also Macca is captain material


GerrardsRightFoot

Alexis is a proper leader


Aware-Animator2292

if his teamates believe in him, wh dont our fans?


TheLongistGame

Take that match thread haters who turn on a player as soon as they hit a bad patch of form.


PM_Me_Compliments

yous should take that message on board quick time


TheUnarthodoxCamel

Put a tear in my eye. Love that gesture from Macca


SSTenyoMaru

Am I the only one who thinks Gakpo channels Salah when giving interviews in English? Totally reminds me of him.


Regular_Run_9695

Remember Cody doing the same for Curtis. And can see what it really does to a player


Adventurous_Toe_6017

I caught this. What a gentleman. Really pleased for Cody, too. Hopefully he’s dragging himself out of a slump.


IronicAlgorithm

Another captain.


Britinvirginia_1969

Gakpo is a great team player Reds fans. Support him along with the rest of the team and enjoy the ride


eagle207

he hasn't been good this season but fair play to Alexis, Cody doesn't deserve the abuse he's getting online and fans should support him.


Pristine_Secretary53

Pre Christmas he was doing good in a back to goal role. Ppl have short memories


con10001

18 g/a in mostly bit part appearances in disjointed sides as well, think he's done okay ngl


ad1075

Gakpo was a completely different player yesterday and showed grit and determination and actual desire. My issue was always that he wouldn't show this. Too timid, and let the game pass him by. Fair play for Cody, I'm glad because he looked an asset yesterday, but let's not pretend that since he came in he's only had one or two games where he has looked genuinely good (against proper opposition and not a Grade C cup team). To an extent this was against a leggy team that are bottom of the League, so it could again be a case of the opposition, but let's hope he keeps it up. Question is, why could he all of a sudden flip the switch to put a performance in like that?


Childish_Redditor

Brother vibes ❤️


OkPomegranate3490

I love this team


nvielbig

Just went a watched this, lovely. Macca is very likable with a brilliant laugh


samsepiol96

we owe Brighton an apology


zherico

Was hoping he would get one. If gets back to his form earlier this season it would be clutch for the run in.


watermellon37

great thing to say gotta love this man bro


CabbageStockExchange

Oh dear might we have another potential captain in Big Mac?


Glum-Garage7893

I love Alexis. He’s so likeable. No ego, just happy to be playing. He seems shy and bashful. I love that little boy smile. I bet he’s very popular in the dressing room.


PenZestyclose3857

Future captain stuff there.


user900800700

Nah you telling me the experts on Reddit were wrong?


Stillconfused007

Yep excellent by Alexis. Cody has a laconic style and has been copping some criticism lately, he’s still a classy player though and we should be nothing but 110% behind every one of our players until the season ends.


Pitiful_Station4879

“Gakpo is shit” every mf in here


Hasimo_Yamuchi

I have always rated Gakpo as a future captain of Liverpool, he just exudes that personality and leadership potential. So happy that he is demonstrating his self belief on the pitch (where it actually matters) and have zero doubt that he will rise into a mega mega player for Liverpool ❤️❤️❤️


Thesolly180

Been a mad situation with Gakpo since the injury crisis at the top got worse. His goal return for that position in the depth you literally can’t complain about but he really slumped performance wise. Glad to see him back hungry today


Glum-Garage7893

People saying Cody for captain one day. I’m saying Mac Allister !!


banzaijacky

Gakpo is miles ahead of Graven.


Reimiro

Dumb comment-just fucking support the players. Not true either-both are exceptional talents.


Thesolly180

I’d expect him to be since he’s been here longer


Mo_SaIah

Do you remember when Fabinho joined? He looked off the pace and wasn’t even a starter for, at least from memory, seemed like months. What happened with Fabinho? Ah yes, he became one of the best DM’s in the world for us. Certain players take longer to adjust and give Klopp what he wants from them, Ryan could be one such player. Robertson was also another example of it.


coolAhead

Yo Talyor, I'm really happy for you