Gakpo, who joined Liverpool as an “aggressor emergency,” when will he make his debut?
It is highly likely that you will have to wait more than a week to see Cody Gakpo’s debut, who joined Liverpool.
On the 28th, Liverpool announced the news of recruiting each gun on its official website. According to local media, the maximum transfer fee, including 37 million options, is known to be 44 million. Gakpo, who signed a five-and-a-half-year contract, will wear the uniform number 18.
Each gun is a versatile striker who can play all positions in the offensive camp, and has been conquering the Dutch Eredivisie this season. With nine goals and 12 assists in 14 games, he was the top scorer in both league and assist. He also played an active role in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, where he participated as a member of the Dutch national team. He made his name known by scoring goals in three consecutive group matches.
Initially, he seemed likely to transfer to Manchester United, but Liverpool actively approached and completed the recruitment even before the transfer market opened in January. Liverpool are on alert for the offense. Luis Díaz, Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino were all sidelined due to injuries. In particular, Diaz and Jota, who can play the role of left strikers, are injured for a long time. Diaz was expected to be able to return after the World Cup, but the timing of his return was postponed to March due to worsening knee injuries during his recovery.
The addition of each gun is expected to be a big boost for Liverpool. Liverpool, whose available offensive resources are Darwin Nunes and Mohamed Salah, had no choice but to put promising player Fabio Carvalho and Alex Oxlade Chamberlain, who are far from the starting lineup, as starting strikers in two games since the season resumed.
However, you have to wait a little longer to see Gakpo play in Liverpool uniform. The procedure for registering players will be available from January, so he cannot play against Leicester City, the last game of this year.
It is also not clear whether he will play in the next game against Brentford. Liverpool and Brentford play on 2 January after the transfer window opens. There is not enough time to get a work permit (work permit) and complete the player registration until the list of participating players is submitted.
Sports media “The Athletic” and others expect each gun to skip the match against Brentford and make its debut through the England FA Cup. Liverpool will play the third round of the FA Cup against Wolverhampton Wanderers at their home stadium Anfield at 5 a.m. on January 7.