Enough with the experiment: Klopp must ditch Darwin Nunez for Cody Gakpo

Another game, another frustrating afternoon for the Reds fans who watched in horror as Darwin Nunez kept shooting in anticipation of a goal only to miss and bolster the confidence of the opposition.

The striker attempted nine shoots on target without scoring- a record attempt in Premier League history. and 3 close call shoots that left Klopp venting with his staffs.

No doubt, Nunez is very talented striker and has proven it this season by scoring two exceptional goals against Newcastle United and then one of the best goals of the season against Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup.

But Liverpool needs more than that to stop Manchester City from winning the Premier League title for a 4th consecutive season. They honestly need an instinctive goal poacher whose positioning is second to none and bullish in front of goal.

A player like Erling Haaland is rare but Liverpool due have a unique goal scorer in Cody Gakpo. He is capable of helping Liverpool mount a serious title challenge in both domestic and European competitions.

The question bugging everyone is why Jurgen Klopp has vehemently refused to give the 24-year-old more chances to play upfront? Why play his best finisher in central midfielder and keep sticking with a hit and miss striker?

Why is the manager insisting on a rewarding Darwin Nunez consistent run of games due to some extra ordinary moments in-between games. Klopp is deliberately ignoring the simple truth which is Nunez is a long-term project while Gakpo is a result-oriented player - Gakpo wins games that win titles.

Hopefully, Klopp will start Gakpo in the Europa League against Toulouse and then Brentford in the Premier League. The run of games will prepare him for one of the toughest matches this season. A trip to Etihad to face Manchester City.

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