‘It has to be better’ – Cody Gakpo sends honest Liverpool message

Cody Gakpo has admitted Liverpool “need to be higher” regardless of current enhancements in outcomes, because the Reds put together for an enormous conflict towards Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday.

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The Dutch ahead reached a private milestone towards Manchester United final weekend, scoring his fiftieth aim for the membership in the course of the dramatic 3-2 defeat at Previous Trafford.

Nonetheless, the 27-year-old made it clear particular person achievements imply little or no except Liverpool safe Champions League qualification as shortly as potential.

Gakpo targeted on Champions League qualification

Talking to Liverpoolfc.com, the Netherlands worldwide pressured that getting again into the Champions League stays the squad’s full focus heading into the ultimate weeks of the season.

“That [Champions League qualification] is a very powerful [thing] now, to get it over the road. To win our personal video games.”

The previous PSV Eindhoven attacker acknowledged outcomes have improved barely in current weeks, however admitted Liverpool’s total requirements haven’t been excessive sufficient this season.

“In case you have a look at the entire season then this era the place we gained three out of 4 is kind of optimistic – however I feel we’re all conscious of the requirements which have been set up to now at this membership, that it must be higher usually.”

That honesty will in all probability resonate with supporters as a result of whereas Gakpo has confronted criticism, particularly over his consistency in huge areas, his availability throughout such an injury-hit marketing campaign has nonetheless been invaluable.

The No.18 now has 50 targets in 177 appearances for Liverpool and just lately signed a brand new contract, with Dominic King of The Telegraph claiming the ahead “wouldn’t be allowed to go wherever” this summer time due to his versatility throughout the entrance line.

Gakpo sends Chelsea warning

Chelsea arrive at Anfield after six straight league defeats, however Gakpo warned Liverpool towards underestimating the guests regardless of their horrible type.

“They’re in a troublesome place in the intervening time, however at one level it has to show round. Hopefully it’s not towards us.”

The Liverpool attacker continued: “We additionally can not deny that they’ve a superb staff, they’ve nice gamers, so we shouldn’t in any respect underestimate them.”

Gakpo additionally mirrored briefly on changing into simply the second Dutch participant after Dirk Kuyt to attain 50 targets for the Reds.

“It’s a milestone and one thing to be happy with.”

However the Liverpool ahead’s priorities stay apparent.

“The main focus is extra on that,” he added, referring to Champions League qualification.