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Daily Mirror
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Kieran King

Cody Gakpo changes his mind on Liverpool role after being convinced by Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has admitted he is enjoying his new role as a central striker and believes it is a position he could flourish in.

Gakpo, 24, joined the Reds from PSV in January in a move worth £45million and he has since scored seven times and provided three assists in 20 Premier League appearances. The Dutchman ended his season on 20 goals in all competitions after impressing for PSV in the Eredivisie during the first half of the campaign.

After a slow start, Gakpo has managed to get used to Jurgen Klopp's high pressing, attacking style of football but has quickly transitioned from a winger into a no.9. Many thought Gakpo was brought in to fill the hole left by Luis Diaz and even Diogo Jota - who were both injured long-term at the time.

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