‘I really feel sorry for him’: Michael Owen sympathizes with Cody Gakpo after £40m man calms down in Liverpool’s draw at Chelsea and claims Dutchman is struggling as a result of Jurgen Klopp’s males are ‘out of confidence’
- Michael Owen says he’s sorry for Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo
- The £40million signing struggled to make an affect within the draw towards Chelsea
- Owen has backed the Dutchman to succeed at Anfield in the long run
Michael Owen has admitted he’s sorry for brand new Liverpool signing Cody Gakpo.
Gakpo is but to attain in 4 video games for Liverpool however Owen insists it will likely be powerful for the Dutchman coming right into a staff that lacks consistency.
The £40million attacker did not make a lot of an affect in a goalless draw towards Chelsea, however Owen has backed Gakpo’s success in the long term.
Michael Owen says he feels sorry for Cody Gakpo as he arrives at a struggling staff
Owen claimed Lionel Messi would additionally battle in Jurgen Klopp’s staff at current as he lacks confidence.
Talking on Premier League productions, Owen mentioned: ‘I actually really feel sorry for him as a result of he is coming right into a staff that’s actually inconsistent and out of all the arrogance that we have seen up to now.
Owen believes Gakpo will ultimately have the ability to make a big affect for Liverpool
‘He had some half possibilities right this moment [against Chelsea] And it’s clear that he’s making an attempt. I’m positive he’s going to be an excellent signing for the longer term however at this level, I’d problem even Lionel Messi to come back in and look good on this staff as a result of it’s actually struggling.
Gakpo has scored 9 targets and supplied twelve assists in 14 Eredivisie appearances this season, however he might take a while to adapt to the calls for of the Premier League.
Gakpo was not closely concerned throughout Liverpool’s goalless draw with Chelsea on Saturday
As indicated by Owen, Liverpool’s type may hinder Gakpo’s progress, with Klopp’s aspect presently sitting eighth within the desk.
Ahead Gakpo, 23, will quickly be hoping to get his first purpose for Liverpool as he goals to justify the membership’s choice to signal him.
Liverpool have received simply one in all their final 5 video games in all competitions, with Klopp’s staff missing their regular depth.
The Reds’ subsequent recreation is away to Brighton within the fourth spherical of the FA Cup.
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