CODY GAKPO has been named in the starting XI for Liverpool’s FA Cup third round tie with Wolves.
The January signing wasn’t involved at Brentford on Monday night as the Reds lost 3-1.
But Jurgen Klopp has made changes from the defeat in West London and has opted to give the 23-year-old his debut.
It’s the winger’s first appearance since his side were knocked out of the World Cup in the quarter-finals by Argentina last month.
Gakpo has already been at Anfield recently after he watched his new side beat Leicester at the end of December from the stands.
But now the ex-PSV star will get his chance to grace the hallowed turf.
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is the man to make way for Gakpo, who joins Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah in the front three.
Gakpo snubbed a move to rivals Manchester United in favour of a switch to Anfield.
He signed a long-term contract on Merseyside and cost the Reds £37m.
But it’s not all good news for Liverpool, who are without Virgil van Dijk after his recent injury.
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Klopp has still named his strongest available team despite often using the cup competitions as chance to rotate.
Joel Matip starts in place of the Van Dijk, while Andy Robertson is also recalled and Jordan Henderson starts after concussion.
The Reds are the holders after they beat Chelsea on penalties in the final last May.
But they’ve lost each of their last two FA Cup ties with Wolves, including a 2-1 defeat at Anfield back in 2017.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
