Liverpool's Gakpo Comments on Fenerbahce and Diving
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · 6 hours ago
Liverpool will face Fenerbahce in their next UEFA Champions League match, following their strong start to the competition.
Recent events at the Emirates Stadium have sparked debate about the role of diving in football.
During a game between Liverpool and Arsenal, Arsenal's Alexander Isak felt he was fouled by Jurrien Timber inside the box, but the referee did not award a penalty.
After the game, Fenerbahce manager Andoni Iraola suggested that his team might benefit from simulating fouls to influence the referee's decisions.
Cody Gakpo, a Dutch player for Liverpool, was asked about the situation ahead of the Fenerbahce match.
He stated that Liverpool plays fairly but acknowledged that diving might be a strategy used by other teams.
Gakpo mentioned that he and Isak both felt they deserved penalties in a recent game, but the referee did not agree.
Gakpo expressed that his team has to accept the referee's decisions and move forward.