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The media tried to stir up an Isak-Ekitike beef, but Virgil van Dijk handled it perfectly

The media tried to stir up an Isak-Ekitike beef, but Virgil van Dijk handled it perfectly

‘The same you can say for Hugo’

Author — Andrii Sokolovskyi

Yesterday, 17 September 2025, 17:30

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Virgil van Dijk, Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike / Collage: Tribuna.com. Liverpool

Alexander Isak is a big talking point right now, and the media, of course, tries to build more and more hype and speculation around him. However, Virgil van Dijk knows how to work with all of it. When all the questions were about Isak, Van Dijk didn’t forget to add Ekitike to the conversation.

The reporter said: “Hi Virgil, talk about Alexander Isak, you’ve played against him, what kind of player is he to play against.

Van Dijk, of course, admits that Isak is a clinical finisher and a complete striker. But Liverpool captain was also quick to mention Hugo Ekitike, saying the same compliments about him as well.

Virgil added: “They have both so much quality, they are very comfortable on the ball so they can link up play. They have pace.”

You can listen to the full answer here.

This is likely why Virgil wears the captain’s armband — he chooses his words about teammates wisely and handles the media with ease.

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