“Sensational! Salah and Van Dijk burst into rapturous applause after witnessing Cody Gakpo’s magic at the AXA.”
“Spectacular! Salah and Van Dijk erupt in applause after witnessing Cody Gakpo’s brilliance at the AXA.”
You can’t help but feel that something exciting is taking shape at Liverpool.
Rivals won’t hesitate to point to our FA Cup exit against Plymouth, hoping it signals the beginning of a downfall that will bring the Reds and Arne Slot back down to earth.
The truth is, for those who see the bigger picture, a lighter fixture schedule could actually work in Liverpool’s favor as they chase Premier League and Champions League glory.
Let’s not forget, there’s still a cup final on the horizon after the Reds’ dramatic Carabao Cup semi-final comeback win over Tottenham.
If Liverpool are to triumph on all fronts, key players like Cody Gakpo will need to step up.
It’s no surprise, then, that Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk couldn’t help but applaud.
We couldn’t be happier for our No.18 after a tough start to life at Liverpool, following his mid-season switch from PSV in January 2023.
Under Arne Slot’s guidance, Gakpo has flourished, benefiting from a manager who recognizes his strengths and favors playing him in his natural left-wing role.
So, is it any surprise that he’s racked up 21 goal contributions in 35 games? His standout performances in January even earned him the Standard Chartered Player of the Month award—along with well-earned applause from Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah.
Well done, Cody—here’s to many more magic moments in the famous red shirt!
Check out the clip below, courtesy of @LFC:
“I stole your trophy, Mo!” 👀🏆 pic.twitter.com/LJUWaxJWQp
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 11, 2025
Cody Gakpo had an impressive January, delivering five goal contributions in six games across all competitions and playing a key role in guiding Liverpool to their first cup final under Arne Slot.
Here’s a breakdown of his month:
Game Goal Assist
05/01 Manchester United (H) Premier League 1 0
08/01 Tottenham (A) Carabao Cup 0 0
14/01 Nottingham Forest (A) Premier League 0 0
18/01 Brentford (A) Premier League 0 0
25/01 Ipswich Town (H) Premier League 2 1
29/01 PSV (A) Champions League 1 0
With standout performances, including a dominant display against Ipswich, Gakpo’s influence continues to grow. Long may it continue!