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'The deployment of Gakpo was fantastic… he was the big revelation for Liverpool': Jamie Carragher hails Dutch forward's role in 7-0 demolition of Man United and thinks front three with Mo Salah and Darwin Nunez 'can flourish'

Jamie Carragher has lauded Cody Gakpo for his performance in Liverpool's 7-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday.

The Dutchman was one of three Liverpool players to bag a brace as United recodrd their biggest loss since 1931.

Speaking to Sky Sports after the game, Carragher admitted he would not have picked Gakpo or Harvey Elliott, but added that Jurgen Klopp set up his team perfectly.

'I wanted [Diogo] Jota and [Stefan] Bajcetic,' he said. 'But I think Klopp got it right. Elliott an Gakpo were key. The deployment of Gakpo was fantastic.