(Video) Liverpool fans will absolutely love what Van Dijk and Gakpo did to Isak after full-time
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Alexander Isak was the toast of Liverpool fans and teammates after his early double sent the Reds on their way to their first win of the season on Friday night.The Swedish marksman scored twice in the space of 150 seconds to put his side into a 2-0 lead inside the first 10 minutes away to Ipswich, with Cody Gakpo setting up both goals for the 26-year-old.That was how the scoreline remained for the rest of the match, with the £125m striker now on three goals for the campaign, only one fewer than he managed in the whole of 2025/26.Van Dijk and Gakpo laud Isak at full-timeIsak was serenaded by the travelling Liverpool support throughout the game, and two of his teammates made sure that he savoured every last bit of the appreciation from the away end at Portman Road.Just after the final whistle in Suffolk, Virgil van Dijk and Gakpo both approached the Reds’ number 9 and pushed him in the direction of the LFC supporters, who he duly applauded in a show of heartfelt thanks. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)Want more Empire of the Kop coverage?
Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustIsak silencing his critics with fantastic start to this seasonIt’s difficult to overstate just how satisfying that early double must be for the Sweden international, who had to endure a tidal wave of external criticism during his injury-plagued first season at Anfield.He also faced down the vitriol of the Newcastle faithful upon his return to St James’ Park a fortnight ago, a day of frustration for him on the pitch, but three goals in his subsequent two games indicate that he could be in for a redemptive campaign for Liverpool.It was only a few days ago that Michael Owen claimed the 26-year-old is ‘running out of excuses‘ in a red shirt, and how gratifying must it be for Isak to shove that criticism down the throats of his detractors.The link-up between him and Gakpo – who also set him up to score against Nottingham Forest last weekend – is bearing plenty of fruit and could be a lethal combination for the Reds throughout the season.Isak deserves every bit of the support and appreciation from his teammates and the LFC fans who serenaded him at Portman Road tonight, and kudos to the Dutch duo for ensuring that he lapped up the applause from the away end.You can view the post-final whistle footage below, via @SkySportsPL on X: "You have to have the belief of the fans that you are the man" Jamie Redknapp on Alexander Isak's 'magnificent' performance against Ipswich 👏 pic.twitter.com/gbVuMwUAJH — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) September 4, 2026