Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk has revealed. The team’s most influential players helped Kodi Kakpo get a solid start to life at Anfield following his January move.
Virgil van Dijk believes Cody Cacpo will continue to thrive by learning from the outgoing Roberto Firmino. After Liverpool ‘s new players scored two goals in a 7-0 thrashing of Manchester United on Sunday. The 23-year-old Kakpo started his life on Merseyside. Stable after moving for a fee of 37 million pounds in January. And showed outstanding performance in the UFABET game that defeated the Red Devils last weekend. The Dutchman’s finish just before halftime marked the start of Manchester United’s historic defeat and he netted his second goal shortly after the start of the second half.
His form impressed Anfield icon Jamie Carragher. who claims that the Netherlands national team players are He was “better than expected” playing against a team that had the opportunity to sign him before the January transfer window. And Cappo’s international team-mate Van Dijk pointed to the influence of Liverpool’s new No.9, who netted two goals each.
After Sunday’s game, Van Dijk lauded Firmino, telling The Liverpool Echo : “I think the position of the false nine is Bobby Firmino. He’s the guy who showed that. Over the years it was difficult for other players. to be able to and for others to protect with” “As a player You can’t deny how important he was to the success we had, for Mo (Salah), for Sadio (Mane) in the past, and also for the players who are still here, for example. Kodi (Gakpo) who has to learn from him every day.
But as a human being as well He is a wonderful person and I wish him all the best after this summer. But for now we still have a goal to reach. And he knew that and he wanted to make sure we were successful as well. He has a huge influence on this football club. And he should be remembered as one of the legends.”
After starting the game as a substitute Firmino then made it difficult for Manchester United, scoring his seventh goal of the game shortly after he was called off from the bench. The Brazilian’s late-game impact came just 48 hours after reports emerged that the Anfield fan favorite informed the club he would not extend his contract at the end of the season . He praised his striker after the match and cited the response Firmino had from the supporters on the pitch. “It was not an easy decision for Bobby. He’s top notch,” the Reds boss told Sky Sports on Sunday. “The welcome he received was amazing. I think that was the goal that the entire stadium wanted the most.