šØ Liverpool Fans, Who Really Owns the Left Wing Now?

Liverpool pulled off a record-breaking move this summer by snapping up Alexander Isak ā the biggest transfer in British football history. š„ The excitement is unreal, right? Many already see him as the man to lead Arne Slotās attack for years to come.
But hereās where it gets interesting⦠š
š With Isak set to be the star striker, whose place is under threat?
Some fans think Cody Gakpo could be the one pushed to the fringes. After all, Isak and Hugo Ekitike have both been tipped to lead the line together. So⦠is Gakpo about to lose his spot?
Not so fast.
š” Interactive question for you:
If you were Arne Slot, would you drop Gakpo from your starting XI? Yes or No?
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⨠Gakpoās Answer Came Loud and Clear
During the international break, while everyone was busy hyping up Isak, Gakpo stole the show for the Netherlands against Poland. ā” Reports described him as āmenacing,ā proving once again that heās not someone who fades into the background.
Now pause for a secondā¦
What does this say about his mindset?
Is Gakpo quietly telling Slot: āIām still here, and Iām not giving up without a fightā?
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š Gakpoās Liverpool Numbers Donāt Lie
Check this out š
2022/23: 26 apps | 7 goals | 2 assists
2023/24: 53 apps | 16 goals | 6 assists
2024/25: 49 apps | 18 goals | 6 assists
2025/26 so far: 4 apps | 1 goal | 2 assists
Not exactly the stats of a player who should be left out, right?
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š© Hereās the Twist
Gakpo is actually the only natural left winger in Liverpoolās squad right now. Sure, Federico Chiesa and Rio Ngumoha can step in, but Gakpo is the most proven option. Add Slotās love for rotating forwards, and suddenly Gakpoās role feels far from over.
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š¬ Now itās over to you, Reds fans:
Do you think Gakpo will force his way back into the XI and bench one of the big-money signings? Or will he become Liverpoolās āsuper-subā this season?
Drop your thoughts ā¬ļø ā this debate is only getting started.