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Netherlands hammered Sweden 5-1 in Houston, with Brian Brobbey scoring twice and Crysencio Summerville adding a late fifth as Koeman reshaped his attack by moving Donyell Malen to the right. Cody Gakpo provided the opener and led a relentless pressing display, signaling that the Dutch could be serious World Cup contenders if they sustain this level, though defensive gaps in transition remain.
Cody Gakpo scored twice and assisted in the Netherlands’ 5-1 rout of Sweden in Houston at the World Cup 2026, drawing level with Robin van Persie for Dutch World Cup group-stage goals. His strong international form spotlighted a perceived freedom in his national-team role compared with Liverpool, fueling chatter about a possible exit and a subtle dig at former Liverpool coach Arne Slot.
Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey each scored twice as the Netherlands hammered Sweden 5-1 in Houston to move top of Group F. Brobbey started with an early brace before Gakpo struck and assisted after the break; Denzel Dumfries provided dangerous crosses and Bart Verbruggen made key saves. Sweden pulled one back through Anthony Elanga, but Summerville finished late to seal a 5-1 win, which also marked Brobbey’s and the Oranje’s continued ominous World Cup form, including the 100th Netherlands World Cup goal and an unbeaten run in regulation time since 2006.
Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey each scored twice as the Netherlands thrashed Sweden 5-1 in Houston, with Gakpo and Brobbey opening and finishing the scoring, Elanga pulling one back for Sweden, and Summerville adding a late fifth to lift Koeman’s side to the top of World Cup Group F.
Liverpool offered little going forward and allowed Wolves, who sit bottom of the table, to claim a 2-1 win after Wolves’ first shot on target in the 78th minute; the piece frames this as part of a long-running pattern of inconsistency under the current manager and questions their trajectory for European qualification, with a forthcoming FA Cup rematch against Wolves.
Liverpool suffered their third consecutive loss, falling to Chelsea after a late goal, highlighting defensive lapses and inconsistent performances from some players, but the team remains close to the top of the table and has room for improvement.
In a tense EFL Cup final, Chelsea and Liverpool remain deadlocked at 0-0 after a goal by Raheem Sterling is ruled out and Cody Gakpo hits the post. Both teams have had opportunities to score, with Liverpool's Gakpo coming closest with a header that struck the woodwork. The game sees both sides evenly matched, with Liverpool gaining momentum as they attack. Despite the intensity, the first half ends goalless, leaving the outcome of the match still uncertain.
In the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, Liverpool came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Fulham. Willian put Fulham ahead in the 19th minute, but Liverpool equalized through Curtis Jones in the 68th minute and then took the lead with a goal from Cody Gakpo in the 71st minute. The match saw several close chances and moments of frustration for both teams, with Liverpool ultimately securing a narrow lead heading into the second leg.