UEFA caused a huge stir in Liverpool after Cody Gakpo fumed with the decision
The moments that might have been missing from Liverpool’s Europa League loss to Union SG on Thursday Cody Gakpo of Liverpool FC during the UEFA Europa League Group E match between R. Union Sint Gillis and Liverpool FC at Lotto Park Stadium Liverpool’s Europa League group stage ended with a 2-1 defeat to Union Saint-Gilloise in Brussels on Thursday night. A much changed and youthful side slipped Red; Another defeat in their Group E campaign, but progress to 16th place was assured before the start. When Manchester United arrived at Anfield on Sunday afternoon, Klopp opted to rest many of his big names, giving starts to the likes of Ben Doak, Kaide Gordon, Luke Chambers and Conor Bradley. But of course you knew all that. However, you missed several exciting parts at Lotto Park on Thursday night. Team page scams If Liverpool’s vastly changed line-up might have confused USG boss Alexander Blessin and his pre-match plans, it was also one of UEFA’s plans, whose official pre-match table saw some strange tactical tweaks. From Klopp. In a two-man midfield, Harvey Elliott was expected to partner winger Kaide Gordon with defensive midfielder Wataru Endo, who is said to lead the line as a lone striker. Behind him was centre-back Jarell Quansah, who was given the freedom to roam in an exciting new-look No.10. The young defender has enjoyed an excellent campaign from a personal point of view, but Klopp is unlikely to need his creative skills in the final third anytime soon, despite the success on the night. And while Andy Robertson’s injury has led to Kostas Tsimikas being too reliable at times, we’re not sure Cody Gakpo is in a good position to replace the Greek defender at left-back despite UEFA holding out. forward on the page at this point. Gakpo is a versatile operator, but Fullback is not. However, Curtis Jones at least played at right back against Leicester this season in the League Cup. The Reds manager could be described as fielding an experimental side in Brussels, but that went too far as UEFA blundered desperately on the night. Jones throws Curtis Jones captained Liverpool for the third time on Thursday night when he wore the Red for the first time in Europe against Union SG. Before the match, he couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as he led Jurgen Kloppand’s side. Jogging to the center circle for some pre-match fun, the 22-year-old was called for a coin toss. But referee Orel Grinfield used a colored puck instead of an actual coin. andquot;Red or green? he asked with Jones the answer is obvious. Red of course he replied with a disgruntled smile on his face. It landed on the green. Perhaps a sign of things to come on this turbulent night in Liverpool. Elliott gives Gordon some advice It has been a long and often painful wait for Kaide Gordon to return to his old squads, but the young winger returned after 23 months on Thursday night when he started on the right of the triangle. Gordon had a bit of bad luck with injuries with what was described as a “complicated hip problem” but he was at USG after nearly two years out, picking up tips and advice from established colleague Harvey Elliott. Gordon, 19, may not be much younger than Elliott, who turns 21 in April, but in terms of Liverpool’s first-team experience, the latter is by far the older player and that speaks to his growing maturity and sense of self. The team is responsible for counseling Gordon while the rest of the team celebrated Jarell Quansahand#039; scoring the equalizer. Elliott pulled Gordon aside for a brief inspiration after Quansah leveled the score at 1-1. It’s unclear what was said in the trade, but Elliott is certainly the Reds’ most comfortable senior player this season. Gakpoand#039;s bootand#039;s on the other foot It was an unforgettable night for Cody Gakpo as the Dutch international narrowly missed out on a match against the Belgian league leaders. However, the striker was not helped by a number of edits, particularly the moment in the second half when he launched one of his trademark tricks through the centre. Taking the ball on the half turn, Gakpo ran into the heart of the USG defense and was chased by a handful of players determined to deny him time and space. The forward may have held onto the ball for too long, but the challenge was highlighted by the Dutchman’s boot coming loose from a USG player’s shot, leaving him wandering with one for more than one period. a few seconds. Gakpo stood with his hands up and charged for the foul with only one boot. As he trotted to put his boot back on, you might have expected a foul to be called eventually, but somehow the referee saw it as an acceptable challenge, even though one of the cleats flew across the pitch. The sight of the man in red going to get it during the game summed up an evening that will be forgotten in an instant.