Liverpool · Euro Championship · Midfielder · #18 · Netherlands · 26 yrs
Ipswich Town legend John Wark has backed goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen to keep his place against Crystal Palace despite a difficult start in the defeat by Liverpool. Scherpen was arguably at fault for both of Liverpool's opening goals as Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak combined to put the Reds 2-0 ahead inside the opening nine minutes.
Liverpool face a late fitness worry before their Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid after Cody Gakpo missed training as a precaution, potentially opening the door for Bradley Barcola to make his first start.
If last week had gone ever so slightly differently, Cody Gakpo would be spending today in recovery mode after a trip to Porto, preparing for his first Manchester derby.
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