Liverpool forward's matchday participation in doubt after laughing at the Saints | OneFootball

Given his previous Southampton remarks, Liverpool star Cody Gakpo must've been waiting for the upcoming matchday. But it seems Destiny doesn't want this as his participation is doubtful for Saturday.

You would admit that the upcoming matchday, Southampton Vs Liverpool, is a no-match at all. After all, little can be more one-sided than this contest between the table toppers and the bottommost side.

Additionally, being quite apart historically and geographically as well, one might feel this fixture would have its heatometer set to zero.

Well, if you agree to this thought also, then you may be in for a surprise. Though it hasn't been an intense rivalry, the two clubs, Southampton and Liverpool, have shared banters between them.

I would recollect the most recent one for you here.

Just a month ago, Reds forward Cody Gakpo pinched the Saints a bit. While reflecting on his career trajectory, he admitted Leeds United were above the Saints for him.

But how did the Saints respond? Despite having endured successive losses, Southampton won their next game against Ipswich.

Feels like a small compensation for Gakpo's claim, right? Well, fate has nearly taken care of the rest.

Cody Gakpo to miss the upcoming Southampton clash

How? Because of what could've been a stat-padding fest for Gakpo, his availability against Southampton is in doubt now.

As per Sports Mole, Gakpo is a significant name among the Liverpool stars who could miss the Southampton clash. Having taken a knock days ago, he remains likely to miss this game as well.

But, don't be mistaken that this absence would fancy Southampton's winning probabilities.

Know what's further saddening? It all seems set for Cody Gakpo's another laugh. Though not with his performance, but surely for an almost certain Liverpool win on Saturday.