Klopp's furious reaction towards Liverpool star spotted during Newcastle win

Jurgen Klopp’s furious reaction to Cody Gakpo was spotted during Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Newcastle.

Misfiring duo Darwin Nunez and Gakpo both netted as Liverpool closed the gap on the top four to six points with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United on Saturday.

Indeed, for Liverpool's second Gakpo connected with Mohamed Salah’s dinked pass ahead of Newcastle keeper Nick Pope, before cooly finishing

It was the Netherlands international's second goal in as many games, having previously taken six matches to find the net following his move from PSV Eindhoven in January.

Despite the 23-year-old upturn in form, he was still subject to the wrath of Klopp during Liverpool’s victory over the Magpies.

Klopp’s furious reaction to Gakpo

According to the Liverpool Echo, before Gakpo’s goal Klopp was furious at the Dutchman for having not offered himself as a passing option for an under-pressure Salah.

And even after doubling Liverpool’s lead Gakpo was still reportedly being barked instructions from the agitated German.

Of course, Klopp is known for his animated presence on the touchline, while he was full of praise for the attacker after the game.

Speaking on Nunez and Gakpo’s performance, Klopp said; “I loved the goals, the way we moved there, not offside, patient enough. The vision from the passes.

“Trent, top pass, super control from Darwin – a super goal.

“Then the second goal, real good link-up play and then the chip from Mo for Cody… top goals, honestly.”

Liverpool now turn their attention to the Champions League. The Reds take on La Liga giants Real Madrid in the last-16 of the competition on Tuesday, in a repeat of last season’s final.

While Klopp could be without Nunez for the encounter, with the Uruguay international having suffered an injured shoulder in the weekend victory over the Magpies, Los Blancos will also be depleted.

Carlo Ancelotti’s men travel to Merseyside without midfield duo Toni Kroos and Aurelien Tchouameni, who are both ill.

Topics: Football, Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Jurgen Klopp, Premier League

Chris Byfield

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