Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright have weighed in on Cody Gakpo’s showing in Sunday’s match against Manchester United.
Entering as a substitute in the thrilling 4-3 loss at Old Trafford, Gakpo’s participation marked the end of Liverpool’s aspirations for a quadruple in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Gakpo, who joined Liverpool from PSV Eindhoven in January of the previous year, was on the pitch for 43 minutes but failed to make a significant contribution to Jurgen Klopp’s team.
Carragher, the ex-Liverpool defender, did not hold back in his assessment of the 24-year-old’s performance during the team’s departure from the cup competition.
Wright Echoes Carragher’s Sentiments
“Gakpo plays like the game is in slow motion,” he said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Ian Wright similarly expressed disappointment with the Dutch forward’s brief appearance. He said on ITV: “Obviously they will be disappointed with it because like he [Klopp] said there were chances where Liverpool could have finished it off.
Liverpool’s Path to Redemption and Future Challenges
Following Sunday’s disheartening defeat, Liverpool aims for a strong recovery in their upcoming match against Brighton post-international break on Sunday, March 31.
With Jurgen Klopp at the helm in his last season, the team still has opportunities to secure the Premier League title and the Europa League trophy, building on their Carabao Cup victory in February.
The Reds currently sit in second place in the Premier League standings, tied on points with frontrunner Arsenal, and are set to face Serie A’s Atalanta in the Europa League quarter-finals.