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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.

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Liverpool have been dealt a devastating blow during the international break as Cody Gakpo was forced off with an injury during the Netherlands' Nations League match against Serbia. Gakpo lasted less than 20 minutes before being substituted, adding to Andoni Iraola's growing fitness concerns following a recent setback for Swedish star Alexander Isak.