Cody Gakpo gets 'stunning' verdict as Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk bounces back

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De Telegraaf handed Van Dijk a 7/10 in its player ratings, describing him as a "conductor who directs the Dutch national team." It said: "When the players listen to him, things immediately run much more smoothly. He headed Depay's free kick beautifully into the net." Algemeen Dagblad also handed Van Dijk a 7/10.

Van Dijk went into the game with the risk of suspension hanging over his head, but he avoided a booking, which means he will be free to face Poland in a crunch qualifier next month. Gravenberch is normally a very good midfielder," while Algemeen Dagblad said Gravenberch's performance was "solid, but not spectacular." Virgil van Dijk wheels away after scoring against Finland (Image: 2024 Soccrates Images B.V.) Gakpo bludgeoned in a great strike from distance, taking his tally to three goals and two assists in his last three appearances for his country.

Both De Telegraaf and Algemeen Dagblad made reference to Gakpo's importance to the national team in their player ratings from the game, with the former describing him as a "stalwart" for the team, and the latter saying he has been "the most striking international in recent months." De Telegraaf said: "Gakpo is such a threatening player. He also scored a stunning goal.