Jurgen Klopp has singled out Cody Gakpo's maturity as he hopes to be in contention to start against Everton on Saturday. The Liverpool striker has been out injured.
Jurgen Klopp has paid testament to the maturity of Cody Gakpo. The Liverpool boss has branded the striker "the oldest 24-year-old boy I have ever met".
It would be welcome boost to have the striker back - even from the bench - as he is one who has experience scoring against the Blues at Anfield. Netting for the first time after his £37m arrival from PSV Eindhoven, Gakpo helped the Reds to a 2-0 victory in the last derby back in February.READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp has unleashed a new Liverpool masterplan that will shake up the club
"He is incredibly nice, incredibly smart," Klopp began. "I think Cody is the oldest 24-year-old boy I have ever met. When I met Cody he was the captain of his old club in Eindhoven - wow. And then you realise after 10 minutes ."
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