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EXCLUSIVE: Van Dijk on his toughest opponent, Iraola, Isak & more

Virgil van Dijk joins Adebayo Akinfenwa for a special episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast as the Dutchman chats all things Liverpool and his first impressions of new manager Andoni Iraola. Speaking at Virgil's Legacy Trophy, a tournament that brings together the best youth academies from around the world, the legendary centre-back also backs Alexander Isak to shine in the 2026-27 campaign and reveals who are the toughest opponents he's faced in his illustrious career to date.

Officially: Jakpo ruled out of the Netherlands squad

A serious injury forces the Liverpool star off

Netherlands v Germany - UEFA Nations League 2026/27 Group A2 MD1

Gakpo exits Oranje camp with injury

Liverpool have been handed a significant injury concern after Cody Gakpo was forced to withdraw from the Netherlands squad during the current international break. The versatile forward sustained a knock during the early stages of the Oranje's recent UEFA Nations League clash, prompting his immediate return to Merseyside for further assessment.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
6	NK Istra 1961	8	2	3	3	14	13	1	9	L W D D L
7	NK Lokomotiva	8	2	1	5	11	16	-5	7	L D L L L
8	Slaven	8	2	1	5	7	16	-9	7	D L W L W
9	HNK Gorica	8	1	2	5	5	12	-7	5	W D L D L
10	Rudes	8	1	1	6	10	24	-14	4	D L L L W

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