In the wake of Liverpool’s hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, supporters are buzzing about Cody Gakpo’s performance. Securing a crucial victory at the City Ground with Darwin Nunez’s late winner in the ninth minute of stoppage time, Jurgen Klopp’s squad achieved their first top-flight success at Nottingham Forest in four decades. This win also broke a seven-match winless streak in the Premier League era against Forest, marking a significant milestone for the club.
Nunez, with his pivotal goal, bolstered his impressive season stats to 10 goals and seven assists. Despite his standout contribution, some fans expressed discontent with Gakpo’s display. Venting their frustration on social media, one supporter criticized Gakpo’s “pathetic performance” and called for him not to start again this season, suggesting a potential move in the summer transfer window. Another echoed these sentiments, asserting that Gakpo should be excluded from the starting lineup.
Gakpo, who was substituted in the 84th minute, has experienced a mixed season, contributing 11 goals and five assists in 38 appearances across all competitions since joining Anfield in the summer of 2022. Despite the criticism directed at Gakpo, Liverpool’s victory propelled them four points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the table after 27 games, albeit having played one more match than their title rivals.
