Liverpool Forward Cody Gakpo Ready to Step Up as Mo Salah Departs for Africa Cup of Nations. Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has expressed his readiness to give “even more” to the team as they prepare for the departure of Mo Salah to the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in the coming months. Jurgen Klopp’s side secured a 2-0 victory over Burnley on St Stephen’s Day, with goals from Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota.

Nunez ended his goal drought with a superb strike from outside the box, while Jota’s goal sealed the three points late in the game. Jota’s return from ιnjury showcased Liverpool’s strength in depth in the forward department.

With Salah’s absence, there is an increased responsibility on the remaining attackers, and Dutch international Cody Gakpo is confident in his ability to contribute and fill the void. He acknowledged the importance of getting back on the scoresheet and expressed his happiness for Nunez and Jota’s goals.

Gakpo emphasized the need for goals after Salah’s departure and expressed his belief that he can contribute even more to the team. The squad, led by club captain Virgil van Dijk, understands the need to push each other to maintain their momentum and rise to the challenge of Salah’s absence.

Van Dijk praised Gakpo’s outstanding performance, particularly in the first half, and stressed the importance of everyone stepping up and making a difference. The team is determined to deal with Salah’s absence and remаins confident in the abilities of their forward players to make an impact.

As Liverpool navigates through Salah’s absence, Gakpo and his teammates are prepared to rise to the occasion and continue their strong performance in his absence.