Virgil van Dijk dismisses Alexander Isak claim as fresh Liverpool transfer verdict deliveredLiverpool’s Virgil van Dijk emphasizes Alexander Isak’s importance, calling him a vital replacement, not a luxury addition. Isak joined after several key departures, and Van Dijk hopes the striker, who scored 27 goals for Newcastle last season, will quickly adapt and contribute goals and assists. Van Dijk praised Isak’s clinical finishing and all-around striker abilities.