Cody Gakpo has proven his worth once again under Andoni Iraola providing two assists in Liverpool's win at Ipswich
Cody Gakpo played a significant role in Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town on Friday night providing the assists for both of Alexander Isak's goals. While the Swedish striker finished the chances and took the headlines, Gakpo's contribution was central to the Reds establishing their early advantage at Portman Road.
Liverpool's opening goal came during the early stages of the match, before Gakpo was involved again as Isak completed his brace. The understanding between both forwards was one of the more encouraging aspects of the Reds' performance.
Whether that combination becomes a regular feature of Liverpool's attacking approach will depend on Andoni Iraola's tactical decisions over the course of the season. It would be premature, however, to draw significant conclusions from one match.
Gakpo's importance in Andoni Iraola's setup
Cody Gakpo has been involved in Liverpool's attacking play throughout their opening three Premier League matches, and his contribution has taken different forms in each of the last three games.
The Netherlands international scored in the 2-2 draw against Newcastle United, was used in a different position against Nottingham Forest, and then provided both assists for Alexander Isak in Friday's 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town.
Taken together, those performances give Iraola the useful information to consider when selecting his starting lineup for the upcoming fixtures. In particular, the arrivals of Victor Munoz and Bradley Barcola have brought greater competition for places in Liverpool's attack.
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