Cody Gakpo did not make any friends with a sensational action in the 33rd minute of the practice match between the Netherlands and Scotland. Liverpool's left striker tried to score a penalty with a flashy shot, but was denied by Erik Lambrechts, the Belgian referee.
After a combination with Memphis Depay, Gakpo feigned a foul from Scott McTominay, but was not hit at all. The moment spreads rapidly on the internet, including on platform X.
There is a lot of misunderstanding about Gakpo's fake dive. People wonder what the ex-PSV player wants to achieve with his action, given that nothing is at stake in the international match.
According to various complainants, Gakpo should have received a yellow card, but Lambrechts did not receive one.
Others believe that Dutch national coach Ronald Koeman should never have accepted Gakpo's move. “As far as I'm concerned, he could have been taken out immediately,” he said. However, Gakpo remained on the field, even after the break.
Cody Gakpo with a real swing… pic.twitter.com/ztvOLqedr4
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