‘It’s a joy to watch’ – Jurgen Klopp impressed by what he’s seen from Cody Gakpo in training but is keen to avoid comparisons with Luis Diaz’s ‘really special’ Liverpool start

Jurgen Klopp says new signing Cody Gakpo is ‘a joy to watch’ having seen him join his Liverpool teammates in training.

The 23-year-old completed a move to Anfield at the start of the month in a deal worth up to £45million.

Gakpo looks set to make his Liverpool debut when they face Wolves in the FA Cup third round on Saturday night, something Klopp is relishing the prospect of after an impressive first few days at Melwood.

Speaking in his press conference, the manager said: “Cody has been in for two training days and it’s a joy to watch, to be honest.

“In our situation with injuries to the strikers it’s really nice to have a guy on the pitch who obviously is pretty natural in lots of things, the offensive part of the game and he knows where the goal stands, that’s very helpful.

“He’s obviously full of joy and enjoying each second in the moment, so it’s very good.”

Luis Diaz arrived at Liverpool last January and made an immediate impact as he scored six and created five more in 25 appearances in all competitions in the second half of last season.

But while Klopp says he’s hopeful of a strong start for Gakpo, he’s keen to avoid comparisons.