Cesc Fabregas proves he’s the best pundit in the business with Cody Gakpo analysis that nobody else has produced

Former Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas has offered some insight into Cody Gakpo’s playing style.

The Netherlands secured a crucial draw against Euro 2024 favourites France last night in a thrilling fixture that somehow finished 0-0

Many have picked the Dutch team as a ‘dark horse’ to win the tournament, with the team boasting world class talents across the pitch.

And, after having a goal from Xavi Simons controversially disallowed by VAR, they have clearly shown that they are capable of beating the very best.

Cesc Fabregas was part of the BBC’s punditry team for the match, and the 37-year-old impressed with his analysis of Dutch winger Cody Gakpo.

Fabregas said: “He played well in the last game, he is a threat. I think he’s a functional player from what I’ve seen at Liverpool.

“It seems to me that he’s the type of player that needs to be told constantly what to do but he’s got great ability. He’s not the most creative player but he’s dangerous, he’s got an eye for goal, good movement, attacks the space and tries to win one on one.

“You can see his big improvement in the tournament, and he could have scored more than one or two goals in the last game.”

Fabregas expanded on his analysis of the Liverpool forward’s performance last time out, as he scored his team’s first goal in the 2-1 victory over Poland.

“Good goal, obviously hitting the target, bit lucky in the end with the deflection, but getting into difficult positions in front of goal to attack the space well. So, he should be key for the Dutch,” Fabregas added.

Cody Gakpo started for The Netherlands as they drew 0-0 with France at the Euros. (Image: Getty)

Since debuting for his national team in 2021, the 25-year-old has scored ten goals in 25 appearances.

In particular, Gakpo impressed at the 2022 World Cup, where he scored in all three of his side’s group fixtures.

Off the back of his performances at the tournament, several top clubs enquired to PSV Eindhoven about signing the player.

And, despite interest from Manchester United and Leeds United, the Dutchman ultimately decided to sign a contract with Liverpool until 2028.

Since joining the Merseyside club, Gakpo has scored 23 goals and assisted eight in 79 appearances.

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