Cody Gakpo has admitted Liverpool “should be higher” regardless of latest enhancements in outcomes, because the Reds put together for an enormous conflict towards Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday.
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The Dutch ahead reached a private milestone towards Manchester United final weekend, scoring his fiftieth purpose for the membership through the dramatic 3-2 defeat at Outdated Trafford.
Nevertheless, the 27-year-old made it clear particular person achievements imply little or no except Liverpool safe Champions League qualification as rapidly as attainable.
Gakpo targeted on Champions League qualification
Chatting with Liverpoolfc.com, the Netherlands worldwide careworn that getting again into the Champions League stays the squad’s full focus heading into the ultimate weeks of the season.
“That [Champions League qualification] is a very powerful [thing] now, to get it over the road. To win our personal video games.”
The previous PSV Eindhoven attacker acknowledged outcomes have improved barely in latest weeks, however admitted Liverpool’s general requirements haven’t been excessive sufficient this season.
“Should you have a look at the entire season then this era the place we received three out of 4 is sort of optimistic – however I feel we’re all conscious of the requirements which have been set previously at this membership, that it must be higher usually.”
That honesty will in all probability resonate with supporters as a result of whereas Gakpo has confronted criticism, particularly over his consistency in extensive areas, his availability throughout such an injury-hit marketing campaign has nonetheless been useful.
The No.18 now has 50 targets in 177 appearances for Liverpool and not too long ago signed a brand new contract, with Dominic King of The Telegraph claiming the ahead “wouldn’t be allowed to go wherever” this summer season due to his versatility throughout the entrance line.
Gakpo sends Chelsea warning
Chelsea arrive at Anfield after six straight league defeats, however Gakpo warned Liverpool towards underestimating the guests regardless of their horrible type.
“They’re in a troublesome place in the mean time, however at one level it has to show round. Hopefully it’s not towards us.”
The Liverpool attacker continued: “We additionally can’t deny that they’ve crew, they’ve nice gamers, so we shouldn’t in any respect underestimate them.”
Gakpo additionally mirrored briefly on changing into simply the second Dutch participant after Dirk Kuyt to attain 50 targets for the Reds.
“It’s a milestone and one thing to be happy with.”
However the Liverpool ahead’s priorities stay apparent.
“The main focus is extra on that,” he added, referring to Champions League qualification.
