Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo Confident Forward Line Can Cover for Mohamed Salah’s Absence
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo is optimistic that the team’s attacking line will step up to compensate for the impending absence of Mohamed Salah. In their recent Premier League victory over Burnley, Darwin Nunez ended a 12-match goal drought, while Diogo Jota, who had been out injured for a month, came off the bench to score. These performances have boosted the team’s confidence and provided additional firepower up front.
Salah is set to leave for the Africa Cup of Nations after the upcoming game against Newcastle, and he is expected to be away for about a month. However, with Jota’s timely return and Nunez finding his scoring form again, Liverpool believes they have enough quality in their forward line to cope without Salah.
Gakpo himself has contributed seven goals this season, including one in the recent Carabao Cup match against West Ham. Despite being denied a goal against Burnley due to a foul in the buildup, Gakpo remains confident in their ability to score goals in Salah’s absence.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk also shares this belief, stating that other players need to step up and make a difference. He praised Nunez, Jota, and Gakpo for their recent performances and emphasized the importance of pushing each other to improve.
While Liverpool’s return to the top of the Premier League table is significant, the team remains focused on taking each game as it comes. Gakpo highlighted the intensity of the English festive schedule and expressed his enjoyment of playing in quick succession. He acknowledged the need to work hard in every game and find different ways to secure victories.
Overall, Liverpool is confident that their forward line can compensate for Salah’s absence and continue their strong form in the Premier League.