Dutch-Togolese player Cody Gakpo reveals Arne Slot’s halftime message that sparked comeback vs Fulham

Cody Gakpo, the Dutch-Togolese forward for Liverpool, shared insights about the crucial halftime message delivered by manager Arne Slot during their recent match against Fulham, which concluded in a 2-2 draw.

The game took a significant turn when Andrew Robertson received a controversial red card in the first half, leaving Liverpool to navigate the remainder of the match with just ten players.

During the halftime break, Slot communicated a tactical shift aimed at adapting to their reduced numbers.

He highlighted that Slot’s focus was on energizing both the players and fans to push for a goal.

The team’s response was impressive, as they managed to equalize shortly after halftime through Gakpo’s strike before Fulham took the lead again. Diogo Jota also scored to ensure the Reds get away with a draw.

Gakpo acknowledged the vital role of the fans in lifting their spirits during such a challenging situation.

“It [Slot’s message] was a small tactical shift.
“It was about when we had the ball and didn’t have the ball.

“Mostly it was about the intensity and trying to get the crowd behind us like they always do and go for the goal. It happened.

“I think we did a good job to put that much energy in the game and the crowd helped us a lot.”