Cody Gakpo

Liverpool will face off against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday as they hope to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Reds suffered a tough 2-0 defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain recently, so they would be eager to get back to winning ways this weekend. […] The post Gakpo, Salah And Gomez To Start | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Everton appeared first on The 4th Official - A view from the sideline.

Liverpool are in dire need of improving their wide areas.

After being eliminated from the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, Liverpool appear to have no choice but to focus on the next season. With Hugo Ekitike reportedly suffering an Achilles tendon injury, the Reds are said to be accelerating their plans, adding a striker reinforcement. Unlike the previous season, Liverpool are having a disappointing campaign, no longer competing for the Premier League and being eliminated from the UEFA Champions League. Alongside these struggles, Hugo Ekitike had to be substituted in the previous match, reportedly suffering a season-ending injury. Because of this, the Reds have allegedly accelerated their plans, now adding a striker reinforcement in their objectives. According to L’Equipe, Hugo Ekitike has suffered a torn Achilles tendon, ruling him out of the 2026 World Cup with France. As a result, the forward could be sidelined for 7–9 months, missing the first half of next season and possibly returning in top form by the end of the 2026–27 season. For this reason, the Reds have reportedly decided to accelerate their transfer plans for the summer of 2026, with Anthony Gordon as their target. Following Mohamed Salah’s departure at the end of the season, the Reds had decided to pursue a winger, reportedly making Yan Diomande their top priority. Alongside the Ivorian, they have also targeted a striker, with Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United emerging as the main objective. However, Liverpool are also closely monitoring Jarrod Bowen, Harry Wilson, Iliman Ndiaye, and Bazoumana Touré, according to TEAMtalk. Unlike Ekitike, Anthony Gordon is not a natural centre-forward, but he mainly excels as a left winger. However, the Englishman has shown the ability to perform in this role, making his arrival a strong possibility. In addition, he could also provide depth on the flanks once the Frenchman returns. For this reason, he would be an ideal fit for the squad, although his transfer could exceed $100 million. Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United celebrates scoring a goal. Liverpool have already lost both of their starting forwards Liverpool have not had success with their marquee attacking signings. After paying €240M (around $283M) for Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, both have suffered serious injuries in their first season at the club. While the Swede suffered a severe fibula fracture, the Frenchman suffered an Achilles tendon rupture, with both missing the chance to shine on the pitch in the Reds’ initial plan. Even though Isak is back, he’ll need to get back into competitive form, as he hasn’t managed to shine under Arne Slot. With just a few games left to secure a spot in the 2026–27 Champions League, the Swede will get plenty of playing time as he looks to recapture the form that made him shine at Newcastle United. Alongside him, Rio Ngumoha will play a more prominent role on the team, as he has impressed and will be untransferable for next season, reports Football Insider. Hugo Ekitike had been the Reds’ most efficient striker. After playing 45 games, the Frenchman had emerged as the team’s top scorer, netting 17 goals. As a result, the team will face a tough challenge in replacing him, so Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah must step up to contribute to the scoring effort. With nearly nine months of recovery time, the possible arrival of Anthony Gordon would be an interesting alternative.

Liverpool fell to a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final second leg at Anfield on Tuesday, losing 4-0 on aggregate. PSG created the first chance when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s shot was saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. Liverpool responded swiftly, with Alexander Isak heading straight at Matvey Safonov. Ousmane Dembele came close […]

Liverpool facing major questions over star’s recent performances Concerns around Cody Gakpo continue to surface following Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Fulham, with the Anfield Index Media Matters podcast offering a measured but revealing discussion. Featuring Dave Davis and David Lynch, the analysis balanced Liverpool’s improved result with ongoing concerns about individual form, particularly in attack. […] The post David Lynch: Liverpool star’s form has ‘fallen off a cliff’ recently appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Warnock’s Verdict on Gakpo Highlights Liverpool’s Final Third Problem Warnock Questions Gakpo’s Predictability Against Fulham Liverpool’s return to winning ways against Fulham should have felt more convincing than the scoreline suggested. Goals from Rio Ngumoha and Mohamed Salah ensured three points, yet the post-match discourse was shaped less by the scorers and more by the […] The post Former Liverpool star criticises forward after Fulham win appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Liverpool were pathetic and Arne Slot’s tactics against Paris Saint-Germain are a sackable offence. That is the explosive verdict of Sports Bar duo Jamie O’Hara and Jason Cundy, who evi…

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Liverpool kept up pressure on the top 4 with goals from Ekitike, Van Dijk, Mac Allister, Gakpo and a Disasi own goal. Paul is on the Kop with his reaction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan spoke to former Liverpool midfielder Bolo Zenden at Bet365's BIG QUIZAWAY about Cody Gakpo, Arne Slot and the Reds' Champions League chances. Interview Courtesy of bet365’s celebration of the Big Ticket Giveaway: https://www.bet365.com/hub/en-gb/uefa-champions-league-ticket-competition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.