Cody Gakpo Invites Louis van Gaal to Watch Chelsea Match; Fans Speculate on Managerial Role

Dutch footballer Cody Gakpo extended an invitation to former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal to watch him in action during a Chelsea match. Van Gaal, a VIP guest at Anfield, observed the game from the stands as Chelsea suffered a 4-1 defeat.

Starting the game on the bench, Gakpo had a special spectator in the form of Louis van Gaal, who spent two years managing Manchester United from 2014 to 2016. Fans humorously speculated about Van Gaal’s presence, joking that he might be eyeing Mauricio Pochettino’s managerial position at Chelsea.

Commentators revealed Van Gaal’s VIP status during the match, and fans took to social media to share their playful theories. Some suggested that Van Gaal could be the potential replacement for Pochettino, while others wondered if he was merely there to enjoy the game.

Van Gaal, who retired from management after leading the Netherlands in the 2022 winter World Cup, has been serving as an advisor for Ajax since October. Despite his managerial hiatus, fans couldn’t resist linking him to a possible role at Chelsea, especially with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp set to depart at the end of the season.

Speculation among supporters included concerns about Van Gaal being a potential successor to Klopp at Liverpool. However, as of now, Van Gaal’s presence at Anfield seems to have been a friendly visit to support Gakpo rather than an indication of managerial discussions.