Cody Gakpo has hit some of his best form at Liverpool this season. He has referenced an early conversation with Arne Slot as part of the reason for the upturn.

Cody Gakpo has spoken of the ‘relief’ that he felt after one of his first conversations with Arne Slot last summer. Since replacing Jurgen Klopp in 2024, the Liverpool head coach has made some notable tweaks in terms of formation and players’ roles within the team,

The Dutch international missed the 1-0 first leg victory in Paris with a minor injury caused by him blocking a shot in training.