Curtis Jones has defined how his nickname for Liverpool teammate Cody Gakpo took place and the way it ‘caught’.
The 22-year-old spoke at size about quite a lot of subjects for the We Are Liverpool podcast, and one of many extra light-hearted subjects mentioned was the Dutch ahead’s recognition among the many Reds’ first-team squad.
The Toxteth boy defined: “I name him Gakkers, that’s the identify that ought to stay with him. Cody simply got here in and everybody liked him when he walked in. He is probably the most well mannered man, however he is hilarious.
“There was a time when he was speaking about my accent and stated Curtis’s accent is robust, and I stated, ‘Shut up, Gakkers!’ It simply caught.”
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It is clear from Jones’ anecdote that since becoming a member of Liverpool 11 months in the past, Gakpo has made a big impact behind the scenes, rapidly gaining the respect of his teammates and bantering with a lot of them.
Footballers will in the end be judged on how they carry out on the pitch on match days, however it is usually essential that they combine effectively with the opposite members of the crew. Gamers with infectious personalities could be a big assist in fostering an all-important camaraderie away from the competitors. the sector.
Considered one of Jurgen Klopp’s best strengths throughout his eight-plus years in command of the Reds has been signing gamers who slot in effectively together with his squad and rapidly jettisoning anybody whose perspective threatens to undermine the bonhomie inside the camp. derail. Simply ask Mamadou Sakho.
It is nice to listen to that Gakpo has fashioned such an excellent bond with the opposite Liverpool gamers so quickly after arriving at Anfield, and lengthy might that cohesion proceed to present itself, each on and off the pitch!
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