Virgil van Dijk shares "terrible" injury truth about Liverpool teammate Alexander Isak

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Speaking to reporters in the Portman Road mixed zone after the match, captain Virgil van Dijk was effusive in his praise of Isak, backing the Sweden international to be a key figure this season."I think he had a great World Cup, had a great pre-season in my opinion, and I think he had a good start of the season. So I think he's going to get only better...

"Virgil van Dijk on Alexander IsakFriday night saw Isak bag his first brace in a Liverpool shirt. We know there's obviously pressure with him coming to the club for a big amount, and obviously everyone wants him to perform"Virgil van Dijk on Alexander IsakWell, there were certainly signs during the victory over Ipswich that Isak is well on his way to rediscovering the form he showed at Newcastle, which convinced Liverpool to pay £130 million for his signature in the first place.

"I don't think only this season [he has been important]... I don't think anyone knows what he's been through...his reality is he's here with us and he wants to be important for us and he showed it already over numerous games, including the last two games before tonight and today again.