Liverpool derby goalscorer Cody Gakpo: I wanted to match Van Dijk!

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14 Feb 2023 • 2:31 PM MYT
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Liverpool star Cody Gakpo's prediction prior to their home game against Everton has come true.

The Dutch forward wanted to get his first goal for the club against the Toffees.

He managed that in a 2-0 win at Anfield in the Premier League on Monday.

Gakpo doubled the Reds' lead after Mohamed Salah had opened the scoring.

Pre-game, Gakpo said: "The guys who say it doesn't affect them when they don't score are lying.

"I am an attacking player so, of course, I like to score goals or give assists - and I also like to win. I am just trying to improve my game and fit how I play into how the team plays. If I can do that, the rest will follow.

"Virgil [van Dijk] has told me about the derby and said it's going to be a big fight. He also told me he scored his first goal against Everton - and now I hope for exactly the same."