Cody Gakpo assisted Alexander Isak and scored himself as Liverpool beat West Ham United 2-0.
Isak was criticised by fans for his first-half performance, but the mood on Merseyside is now much more cheerful.
Who was your man of the match during Liverpool’s 2-0 win over West Ham?
Alexander Isak shakes hands with Arne Slot after being substituted during Liverpool's Premier League match against West Ham United at the London Stadium.
Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images
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Florian Wirtz stole the show after his return to Arne Slot’s eleven following a brief injury.
Meanwhile, Cody Gakpo had a good game against West Ham after coming under fire in previous weeks.
Cody Gakpo leads Liverpool stats vs West Ham
Gakpo has been slammed for his displays off the left, including in the recent loss to PSV.
Fans have been calling for Federico Chiesa to start matches out wide instead of the Dutchman.
However, the 26-year-old put on what was perhaps his best display of the season when Liverpool beat West Ham 2-0.
Cody Gakpo during West Ham United v Liverpool - Premier League
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Squawka have showcased his stats from the fixture and in the process, revealed he has become the first Liverpool player to score and assist in a Premier League away game this season.
Most touches in opp. box (7)
= Most duels won (6)
Most chances created (3)
= Most fouls won (2)
Most goal involvements (2)
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Cody Gakpo for Liverpool vs. West Ham:
◉ Most touches in opp. box (7)
◉= Most duels won (6)
◉ Most chances created (3)
◉= Most fouls won (2)
◉ Most goal involvements (2)
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It was a great result for Slot amid the continued talk around his future in the dugout.
But there are a couple of issues the Dutchman must contend with after West Ham.
Now that Isak is up and running, how will he fit both the Swede and Hugo Ekitike into the eleven?
Given how well Wirtz played, he must start in the middle again, but what does that mean for the rest of Liverpool’s frontline?
Gakpo is likely to keep his place as Slot clearly favours him even when he’s out of form, but players like Salah and Ekitike may have a hard time getting back in the team now.
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