Anfield witnessed a sizzling Sunday as Liverpool wrapped up their double-header against Athletic Club with another commanding win — and one man stole the show: Cody Gakpo. ⚽🔥

After cruising to a 4-1 victory earlier in the day, Arne Slot’s men returned to the pitch and edged out the Basque side 3-2 in a goal-packed encounter. While Mohamed Salah opened the scoring as expected, it was Gakpo who turned heads with a deadly second-half brace that sealed the win. 💫

🇳🇱 Gakpo Steps Up Big Time

The Dutch forward capitalized on a rare mistake from Unai Simon for his first, and followed it up with a clinical low finish that left the Spanish keeper rooted. His stats? Impressive: four shots, one big chance created, seven touches inside the opposition box, and a flurry of passes in the final third. 📊⚽

Gakpo’s pre-season form is setting off serious alarms — in a good way. That’s now four goals in four games for the 25-year-old, as he looks determined to carve out a starring role under his fellow countryman, Slot. With Luis Diaz now at Bayern, the door may just have swung open for Gakpo to dominate the left side. 🚪🔴

🔮 Fans Already Predicting a 20-Goal Season

Social media went wild after Gakpo’s heroics, with fans flooding timelines with bold predictions. Some even urged others to “bookmark this” — convinced he’s on track for a breakout campaign. 📱💭

> “20 goals incoming. You heard it here first,” one supporter posted.
“If Gakpo plays like this all season, we’re cooking 🔥,” added another.



And Gakpo himself? He posted a simple but powerful message on Instagram: “Feels good to be back, Anfield” ❤️🙏 — accompanied by slick action shots that lit up the comment section. Teammates like Konaté, Ekitike, Elliott, and Kerkez all showed their support with likes and emojis.

🗣️ Slot Wants Even More Ruthlessness

Despite the win, Slot wasn’t fully satisfied. Speaking after the final whistle, the Reds’ boss praised the attacking intent but pointed to missed chances as an area for improvement.

> “We scored seven goals across both games, which is great,” Slot said. “But we could’ve had more — especially in the first half of the second game. We have to be more clinical.”



Still, with performances like Gakpo’s, Liverpool fans have every reason to dream big this season. 🚀


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Stay tuned for more pre-season updates and insider stories from Anfield as the build-up to the new campaign continues. 👀🔴

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