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Liverpool draws with Newcastle, Gakpo's future remains uncertain

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Liverpool draws with Newcastle, Gakpo's future remains uncertain

Summary

Liverpool played to a draw against Newcastle at St. James' Park on August 24. The match featured tributes to Kevin Keegan, and discussions from the BBC Radio Merseyside sport team highlighted Cody Gakpo's uncertain future at the club. Analysts suggest Gakpo's contributions are vital, particularly in light of Alexander Isak's previous injury struggles and a lack of impact from Florian Wirtz. As Liverpool contemplates squad changes, the team's offensive potency is under scrutiny. The next steps for Gakpo will depend on player acquisitions and managerial decisions.

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•Match occurred on August 24 at St. James' Park.
•Liverpool and Newcastle finished with a draw.
•BBC Radio Merseyside discussed Gakpo's future amid potential changes.
•Gakpo's performance is tied to Liverpool's attacking strength.
•Isak's injury history adds pressure to squad depth concerns.

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5:40 PMYahoo Sports — 🎧 The weekend round-up: What now for Gakpo?

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The BBC Radio Merseyside sport team takes you behind the scenes of Liverpool's draw at Newcastle in a new feature for this season. Paul Salt, Chris Coughlin and Mike Hughes talk through their views of the game and the Kevin Keegan tributes, and discuss what it's like to come face to face with Reds boss Andoni Iraola. This week they discuss Cody Gakpo's future and whether Liverpool should keep or sell the versatile forward.
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Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 5:40 PM
🎧 The weekend round-up: What now for Gakpo?
The BBC Radio Merseyside sport team takes you behind the scenes of Liverpool's draw at Newcastle in a new feature for this season. Paul Salt, Chris Coughlin and Mike Hughes talk through their views of the game and the Kevin Keegan tributes, and discuss what it's like to come face to face with Reds boss Andoni Iraola. This week they discuss Cody Gakpo's future and whether Liverpool should keep or sell the versatile forward.

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