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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.

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.