Liverpool's Cody Gakpo plays out of position amid squad imbalance

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Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Liverpool's Cody Gakpo plays out of position amid squad imbalance
Summary

Liverpool faces a challenging start to the season under new head coach Andoni Iraola, with Cody Gakpo emerging as a standout player. Gakpo, previously nearly sold for £80m, excels in his natural role but has been frequently deployed on the right wing due to a lack of right-sided options in the squad. This positioning limits his effectiveness and contributes to an overall struggle to create scoring opportunities. As the team adjusts, the tactical decisions around Gakpo remain a focal point.

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  • Liverpool has begun the season without key players Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.
  • Cody Gakpo has been a key performer, providing assists in recent matches.
  • The squad's imbalance forces Gakpo to play in an unnatural position on the right wing.
  • Iraola's decisions are crucial as the team seeks to improve attacking output.
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Liverpool are currently sacrificing arguably their best player. It can't go on and it's a crazy decision.It's been a strange start to the season for Liverpool. There's a new head coach, of course, and...

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