Liverpool ahead Cody Gakpo has reacted to scoring his first-ever purpose for Liverpool after serving to the Reds safe a 2-0 win towards Everton within the Merseyside derby.

The Dutch ahead has been labeled ‘agent 007‘ by rival followers after his failure to attain or help a purpose in his first 6 video games for Liverpool.

However lastly, he has discovered the again of the online and accomplished so in certainly one of Liverpool’s largest video games, towards their neighbours and rivals, Everton.

Mo Salah scored the primary purpose for his a centesimal Premier League purpose involvement at Anfield (71 objectives and 29 assists in 104 appearances).

Earlier than Cody Gakpo additionally scored the second purpose handy Liverpool their first Premier League win in 2023.

Gakpo expressed his delight at scoring his first purpose in Liverpool colors.

“I feel we press good right here, Robbo will get the ball, little one-two with Hendo, good swap of play. I’ve to be on the second submit.

“You must be prepared since you by no means know, typically the defender takes it away, typically you miss it, however I’ve to be there to faucet it in,” he advised Sky Sports activities of his purpose.

“It’s wonderful. I feel this was extra particular than the opposite few video games I’ve performed right here, and I’m actually grateful for all of the help in all of the video games, and this sport particularly.

“I feel it was an awesome sport for our aspect, we actually wanted this. We had been struggling the previous couple of video games and this was second for us to show this round and I feel we did it.”

“I feel for each attacking participant it’s one level it’s a must to do – rating objectives – and it’s a must to attempt to do your finest to assist the staff the place you possibly can. Then it’s as much as the coach for the alternatives he makes for the beginning 11,” Gakpo added.

“I feel it’s good that they arrive again now we’ve got extra choices, extra high quality, and we’re extra prone to win video games. That’s most vital at this level. Clearly, I performed a couple of video games within the middle.

“And extra like a false 9 to be concerned within the build-up, attempt to be concerned within the build-up, and from there go ahead. It’s one other position than I’m used to, however it’s good for me to enhance the place and maintain working.”

Liverpool might be hoping to hold their type to St. James Park after they face Newcastle this weekend.