Has Cody Gakpo been a success at Liverpool?

Gakpo was having another strong season for PSV while delivering impressive performances for the Netherlands at the World Cup when Liverpool unexpectedly signed the Dutch forward in the winter. Liverpool was going through a tough season, particularly after the winter break, and struggled to perform well. As a result, Gakpo found it challenging to showcase his abilities in the initial games he played. However, subsequently, we have truly witnessed glimpses of Gakpo's talent. He is a skilled player in the build-up play and poses a threat in terms of goals and assists. It appears that he has secured the striker position at Liverpool, and one can see flashes of Roberto Firmino's qualities in him. If he continues these positive performances, he will be a real threat in the upcoming season.

Gakpo’s stats for PSV 2022:
Games: 24
Goals: 13
Assists: 17

Gakpo’s stats for Liverpool 2023: 
Games: 21
Goals: 7
Assists: 3
Shots: 39
Shots on target: 13
Chances created: 23 

Looking at his stats for Liverpool, they are more than satisfactory considering it's his first half-year at the club. However, if we look at the stats he had for PSV in the first half of the season, Liverpool fans can start getting excited. With 17 assists in 24 games, it shows the great vision Gakpo has for his teammates, and when he plays more alongside his attacking partners at Liverpool, he will undoubtedly be one of the players with the most assists in the Liverpool squad. £36 million is the price Liverpool paid for Gakpo, and already he has proven to be worth the money. With the potential he possesses, a lot would have to go wrong for him not to be a success at Liverpool.