Cody GAKPO Under Iraola is Messi 2.0! Explained.

Cody Gakpo is in excellent form for Liverpool, but the bigger story is why Andoni Iraola’s tactics seem to fit him so naturally. In this tactical analysis, I break down how Gakpo is being used less like a traditional touchline winger and more like an inside attacker who can receive between lines, combine with Alexander Isak, attack the half-space and arrive closer to goal. We look at his goals and assists against Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Ipswich, Tottenham and Bournemouth, how Kerkez and Araújo help create the spaces he wants, why Isak’s movement makes Gakpo more dangerous, and how Iraola’s rotations are giving him more freedom to operate inside rather than constantly attacking from the flank. Gakpo’s form is not just about confidence or finishing. Liverpool are creating repeatable tactical situations that suit his strength, intelligence, movement and ability to attack a defence once it has already been moved. This is a tactical breakdown of Cody Gakpo’s role under Andoni Iraola and why this version of Liverpool may finally be bringing out his best football.