Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said he was pleased Cody Gakpo remained with the club after the winger provided both assists in a 2-0 Premier League victory over Ipswich.
Alexander Isak was the decisive figure at the finish, scoring twice in the opening stages of the match. The Sweden international struck in the sixth and ninth minutes, with Gakpo setting up both goals.
Speaking after the win, Van Dijk highlighted the importance of Gakpo’s contribution and said: “I’m glad Gakpo stayed.”
The result gave Arne Slot’s side five points from their first three matches of the English league season. Liverpool’s victory was secured by Isak’s early double, while Ipswich were unable to respond after falling behind inside the opening 10 minutes.
Isak’s two goals came in quick succession, establishing a strong position for Liverpool almost immediately. On both occasions, Gakpo supplied the final pass, making him central to the outcome despite Isak taking the headlines for his finishing.
Van Dijk’s comments came in his post-match interview after Liverpool had completed the 2-0 win. The captain’s remarks focused on Gakpo’s decision to stay at the club and his direct involvement in both goals.
For Liverpool, the three points moved the team managed by Arne Slot on to five points after three rounds of the Premier League. The win also ensured that the side left the match with a two-goal margin, created before the game had reached its 10th minute.
Isak’s performance made him the standout player on the scoresheet. His first goal arrived after six minutes and his second followed three minutes later, with the Sweden forward converting opportunities created by Gakpo.
The result was therefore shaped by the partnership between the two attackers, while Van Dijk represented Liverpool in reflecting on the performance after the final whistle. Gakpo’s two assists and Isak’s double provided the key moments in a match that Liverpool won 2-0.
Liverpool’s next position in the Premier League standings will be determined by the other results around the third round, but the side’s points total after three matches is five. Their victory over Ipswich was built on an explosive opening spell and maintained by the two-goal advantage established early in the contest.