 Cody Gakpo made a bright start to his Liverpool career after arriving in January, but there is still some doubt over his best position, even in the player's own mind. The 24-year-old was signed from PSV after an impressive World Cup for Netherlands and, despite not scoring in his first six games for the Reds, finished the season with seven Premier League goals. The versatile Dutchman can and has operated on the wing, as a central striker and a little deeper in midfield, offering a number of options to Jurgen Klopp, but creating confusion over where he really performs best. Even Gakpo himself admits he is not sure where he is at his best or even prefers, and he is just happy wherever he can get on the ball and influence the game. 'Just to play!' Gakpo told the Daily Mail on his favourite position. 'There are differences and you have to change some things, go deeper and defend more. You get the ball from the central defenders when in midfield… as a striker you can't drop that far. 'It's difficult (to pick my best position), it depends on the game or opponent. I just like to be in a position to get on the ball a lot. I like to carry from the midfield to the attack. I just want to get a lot of goals and assists!' Klopp has certainly enjoyed Gakpo's impact at Anfield (Picture: Getty Images) The Dutch star began to shine last season as a central striker, although not necessarily as a traditional centre-forward but more in Roberto Firmino's old false nine role. It is a position he wasn't entirely used to, but began to enjoy after encouragement from Klopp. 'Now that I'm playing at Liverpool I think it's a nice position. I have become convinced that being a striker suits me,' he said. 'It was a difficult period when I first arrived. He [Klopp] said what he wanted from me. In the beginning, of course, it took some getting used to, but I've enjoyed playing in that position in recent months.' K){kind=link}
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Cody Gakpo made a bright start to his Liverpool career after arriving in January, but there is still some doubt over his best position, even in the player’s own mind.
The 24-year-old was signed from PSV after an impressive World Cup for Netherlands and, despite not scoring in his first six games for the Reds, finished the season with seven Premier League goals.
The versatile Dutchman can and has operated on the wing, as a central striker and a little deeper in midfield, offering a number of options to Jurgen Klopp, but creating confusion over where he really performs best.
Even Gakpo himself admits he is not sure where he is at his best or even prefers, and he is just happy wherever he can get on the ball and influence the game.