Cody Gakpo hailed as key player for Netherlands' World Cup run

Cody Gakpo has been highlighted as a crucial player for the Netherlands' potential success in the upcoming World Cup. After a challenging season with Liverpool, he recently scored twice and provided an assist in the Netherlands' 5-1 victory over Sweden. Former Netherlands player Rafael van der Vaart emphasized Gakpo's ability to influence matches, stating he could be the difference between reaching the final or being eliminated early. Gakpo is urged to add variety to his play for greater effectiveness. His performance could boost his confidence when returning to Liverpool under new coach Andoni Iraola.

• 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool star told he could be the ‘difference’ in his team potentially reaching World Cup final