JAKARTA - The young Dutch national team player, totaling Gakpo, stole the show at the 2022 World Cup. He became one of the shining players in Qatar.
The 23-year-old talent performed brilliantly and always scored for the Netherlands in three Group A preliminary phase matches.
The Dutch coach, Louis van Gaal initially placed Gakpo as the main attacking midfielder in the 3-5-2 scheme. Despite occupying the position behind the two attackers, Gakpo actually broke the deadlock when The Oranje met Senegal in the inaugural match.
The goal was proof of Gakpo's sharpness in front of goal. Van Gaal then placed Gakpo as one of the two attackers in the 3-5-2 formation.
The role turned out to keep Gakpo sharp. He broke into Ecuador's goal and was latest in Qatar.
That led him to follow in the footsteps of Johan Neeskens, Dennis Bergkamp and Wesley Sneijder who were able to score in three consecutive World Cup games.
Praise also flooded PSV Eindhoven's player. Van Gaal said, Gakpo had everything to become a great player.
"He has everything to be a great player, especially because his mind is very open to receiving new input," said Van Gaal, as reported by Antara, Wednesday, November 30.
"He's only played regularly for PSV for the past 2-3 years and he's always playing the position from the left side of the front line instead of position number 10.
"But for me he has to play that role, and I'm sure he will think I'm a good coach and thank you for that opportunity," he continued.
Gakpo's brilliant performance with The Oranje at Qatar's 2022 World Cup has now made it a hot commodity in the transfer market for players next January. A number of European giants are reportedly already queuing for the services of the 23-year-old player.
Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United are the three teams that are widely hunting for Gakpo. Not to mention the club from outside England.
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