Cody Gakpo delivers apparent Arne Slot dig with "freedom" comment
Cody Gakpo scored twice to help the Netherlands defeat Sweden 5-1 in a World Cup match in Houston. The 27-year-old forward commented on the "freedom" he experiences with the national team compared to his time at Liverpool. He faced criticism from fans during Liverpool's failed Premier League title defense last season.
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Cody Gakpo cites "freedom" with Netherlands after 5-1 win over Sweden
confidence 90%Cody Gakpo scored twice to help the Netherlands defeat Sweden 5-1 in a World Cup match in Houston. The 27-year-old forward commented on the "freedom" he experiences with the national team compared to his time at Liverpool. He faced criticism from fans during Liverpool's failed Premier League title defense last season.
What's confirmed:
- The Netherlands defeated Sweden 5-1 in a World Cup match in Houston.
- Cody Gakpo scored two goals against Sweden.
- Cody Gakpo is 27 years old.
- Gakpo stated, "It's different, the freedom I have."
- Gakpo faced criticism from Liverpool fans during the club's collapsed Premier League title defense.
Still unconfirmed:
- Cody Gakpo's comments about freedom were an apparent dig at Arne Slot.
- The Netherlands shattered a World Cup unbeaten record streak by beating Sweden.
- The match between Netherlands and Sweden was the most tactically interesting game of the World Cup.