Cody Gakpo has enjoyed a successful international break for the Netherlands and after scoring a composed finish in his first international fixture of the week, our No.18 doubled his tally against Ireland.
Our striker’s side were 1-0 down before being awarded a penalty and up came the 24-year-old to try and beat Gavin Bazunu in goal, something which he was again calmly able to do.
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Had Caoimhin Kelleher been selected in front of the Southampton stopper, then we may have had a different conclusion to the spot kick but it was the Holland side who celebrated and went on to win the game 2-1.
We all know that Mo Salah is the man from the spot for the Reds but given the departure of James Milner and Fabinho – the former PSV man could throw his hat in the ring if our Egyptian King isn’t on the pitch.
You can watch fan footage of Gakpo’s goal via @empireofthekop on X:
Cody Gakpo's penalty against Ireland last night 🎥 #LFC pic.twitter.com/8YBgl5vCC7
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) September 11, 2023