00:00Cody Gakpo marked his anniversary in style. It was Boxing Day night in 2022 when PSV announced
00:09they had reached an agreement to sell the Netherlands attacker to Liverpool.
00:13Outgoing Anfield sporting director Julian Ward had worked through Christmas Day to get
00:18the framework of a £44m deal agreed.
00:22Under Jurgen Klopp, he was a jack of all trades. He didn't have a set position as he was shifted
00:27from the wing to a central striking role, or deployed deeper as the No. 10 or even in
00:32a midfield berth.
00:34Yet since Arnie Schlott arrived at Anfield last summer, things have changed. Gakpo's
00:39been deployed solely on the left flank, where he made his name for PSV, and Liverpool have
00:44reaped the rewards.
00:46He looks more confident and effective. The importance of Gakpo's goals makes him even
00:50more valuable. He steps up and delivers in big moments and is so far proving vital to
00:56the title charge at Anfield.
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