Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has backed Cody Gakpo to play a major role for the Reds this season after the Dutch forward was involved in a dramatic late transfer saga with Manchester City. Gakpo delivered an impressive performance in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town, providing the assists for both goals and immediately showing […] The post Virgil van Dijk singles out one player who ‘will be important’ for Liverpool this season appeared first on CaughtOffside.
A first win for Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool, the introduction of the latest star signing in Bradley Barcola making for a successful Friday night. Better yet, continuing signs that Alexander Isak, last year’s model, is coming back to life, his two, well-taken early goals securing the three points. That Cody Gakpo, Isak’s supplier, might have been at Manchester City or Tottenham had the transfer runes been right, added further to a sense of renewal. Liverpool’s attackers were full of the speed and invention sorely lacking for much of last season.Once Barcola arrived in the second half, those velocity levels increased yet further, Liverpool playing the attacking style, high on risk and entertainment, the appointment of Iraola promised. “We are starting to get to the way we want to play,” said Isak afterwards. Continue reading...
Alexander Isak scored two goals in three minutes to give Liverpool a lightning-quick start against Ipswich Town. Both goals were assisted by Cody Gakpo, who is beginning to form a good chemistry with the Swede. For his first goal, Gakpo, who started on the left wing, made a brilliant run to the center, shoulder feigning […] The post Watch: Cody Gakpo produces stunning trivela assist as Alexander Isak scores twice in three minutes appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Marti Cifuentes has had a mixed start to life at the Portland Timbers, and he will be hoping for a victory against Minnesota United next. The post ‘It always takes some time’ – Cifuentes trusting the process at Portland appeared first on SoccerNews.
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