Dutch star Gakpo started in the win over Fulham on Sunday but is a surprise absentee from the squad against The Toffees.
Following a shock home defeat to Crystal Palace 10 days ago, Liverpool have little margin for error the Premier League title race, with Arsenal top of the table but Manchester City in pole position due to their games in hand. Jürgen Klopp therefore named his strongest possible (fit) team for Wednesday’s derby away to Everton, with one exception - Cody Gakpo.
Gakpo’s surprise absence against Everton
The absence of the Dutch star from both the starting lineup and the substitutes’ bench raised eyebrows online.
Gakpo has featured in 31 of The Reds' 33 league fixtures this season and has been on the field at some point in each of the last 24. He started in the 3-1 win over Fulham only three days ago, setting up a goal for the now injured Diogo Jota.
Is Gakpo injured? The reason for his Everton omission
The former PSV attacker was replaced after 86 minutes but didn’t appear to be carrying an injury, which is not, in fact, the reason for his absence.
Gakpo had been due to play against The Toffees but was a late call-off as partner Noa van der Bij went into labour, with the couple expecting their first child.
Mohamed Salah, who came off the bench against Fulham, was named as Gakpo’s replacement in the stating lineup, with young midfielder Bobby Clark, who has already made six Premier League appearances, called up as a substitute.
Kesadlor
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he doesn't want to play to lose 🤣
malablata
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Because he's a global flop
beyclmnopu
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I wonder how am I still a Liverpool fan when we are still having Mis Liverpool playing ever game
Rizadkrst
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how can yu make 6changes for nothing Salah is not performing,Nunez is not pressing the defence I want Jota,Gakpo,Elliot,Gravenberch and Hayden Danns in the line-up against Westham
Sadly, Jota is out for 2 weeks.
hosabnouy
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how can yu make 6changes for nothing Salah is not performing,Nunez is not pressing the defence I want Jota,Gakpo,Elliot,Gravenberch and Hayden Danns in the line-up against Westham
JoeySarpong
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too bad
Nokbemnopz
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Liverpool change please us we tired to see loss game no mn
Nokbemnopz
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kloop has taken us far but he equally is the reason why we lost these kinds of games. how can you explain that jota finishes this match at the bench while sala and Nunez are busy missing opportunities
is true neh
Nokbemnopz
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Liverpool team is very weakness like konate is very slowly and coach is not serious because he leave gykpo hw come nw u wanted with Salah ,Nunez and konate that is nonsense player honestly ,every time number 78 he needs to start match because he knows moz
fahadnotuz
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Klopp selections these days are bad. Jones isnt playing well but always start. I think he dislike Gravenech
FrankAgbadu
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Should have took nunez with him to help deliver the baby. 🤣🤣🤣😂
Nunez needs his ass whooped seriously in Fifa nd irl... maybe if they reduce his rating significantly in FC 25 or sth, he'll behave
FrankAgbadu
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No SADIO MANE no trophy,bad news
then what is the carabao cup, baka
Chrismaris1
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kloop has taken us far but he equally is the reason why we lost these kinds of games. how can you explain that jota finishes this match at the bench while sala and Nunez are busy missing opportunities
the said he picked up injury 2weeks out. i was shocked. he justvreturned
PHokonya
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kloop bet Liverpool to loose
Hitbclno
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kloop has taken us far but he equally is the reason why we lost these kinds of games. how can you explain that jota finishes this match at the bench while sala and Nunez are busy missing opportunities
Hitbclno
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and what about Jota
Tedbilmpyz
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Should have took nunez with him to help deliver the baby. 🤣🤣🤣😂
great joke
Tedbilmpyz
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we miss you Gakpo
cekaeimnop
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Should have took nunez with him to help deliver the baby. 🤣🤣🤣😂
He will miss the target
danabdilty
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Should have took nunez with him to help deliver the baby. 🤣🤣🤣😂
bro Nunez will miss it, the child delivering 😲😆😂😂
podeoprs
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No SADIO MANE no trophy,bad news
Lihcenopr
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why you right about his life just give the reason say no more
Petceiklrs
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let this man go well
Ziy
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Should have took nunez with him to help deliver the baby. 🤣🤣🤣😂