12 Apr 2026 17:35:18
Alright, I am fully prepared to be assassinated, considering my view is paramount to treason by some sections, but I am going to come out and say it. (Looks around franticly)
I thought Gakpo put in an all round great performance as ST yesterday.
(Proceeds to turn, collect his coat, and sprint away and out of sight).
12 Apr 2026 18:04:37
Agree with you, Mango. He has it in his locker. Just need to see more every week.
12 Apr 2026 18:10:09
I have always liked Gakpo.
Yes, he has had a poor season, but so have most of our 1st team.
Hopefully Alonso will know where to play him instead here, there and everywhere.
12 Apr 2026 18:28:44
Interesting topic, Mango...
Gakpo was our top goalscorer last season behind Mo, if memory serves me correctly.
I honestly feel like he was good last season because he had competition. This season, Rio wasn't really given the opportunities, so Gakpo coasted through the season until now.
Isak is back, everyone calling for Rio to get more game time. Maybe Gakpo has pulled his socks up, who knows? But there is a player there, so, let's hope he does put the effort in from now on.
12 Apr 2026 18:35:08
Done well, Gakpo. If whoever starts up top Tuesday puts dat shift in, we might have half a chance.
12 Apr 2026 18:36:36
I thought his end product was poor yesterday, but he definitely worked hard. He looks like a confidence player, and it's probably low right now. He seemed better last few seasons, rotating with Diaz.
12 Apr 2026 18:49:59
Always a good player, deservedly kept Diaz out of a LW starting position and a solid option in many positions. The hate he has been getting has been wildly undeserved in a misfiring team imo.
12 Apr 2026 19:43:13
I disagree regarding Gakpo yesterday. He failed to get any of the four shots he took on target, including two efforts that were blocked, subsequently showcasing his wasteful nature in the final third.
Gakpo also missed a big chance in front of goal, whilst being caught offside twice by the opposition, unable to get himself into the right areas.
Plus only being able to register a measly tally of just 28 touches of the ball and boasting only ten passes all evening.
12 Apr 2026 20:45:00
Gakpo played a big role on both our goals.
12 Apr 2026 21:05:46
He played a role in setting up Salah, that was about the only thing he did well all game. I don't recall him being involved in the first goal.
12 Apr 2026 23:49:41
Gakpo is a good player. He played well yesterday.
That was the first time in a long time that it felt like we had a threatening front 3 which allowed Wirtz to float about.
Slot must have got his tactics right.
13 Apr 2026 16:53:17
@Mango on the real, I have never had issues with Gakpo since the day he arrived till the moment I write this even tho, he can always get better. The issue I have is how this manager has decided to use him this season and completely ruin him.
How is it that Gakpo, who had two decent to good to very good seasons in the past 2 years, with being efficient in the final 3rd with G/A, suddenly does not know how to play football this season, sunning on quicksand and can't shoot straight, his biggest asset? And, since this has been the case for multiple players then, it cannot be Gakpo's fault.
The fault is elsewhere, imo.