Cody Gakpo don collect serious praise after him brilliant performance as Netherlands hammer Finland 4-0 for World Cup qualifier on Sunday. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk also bounce back with solid display and goal, while Ryan Gravenberch get mixed reviews.
Even though Jeremie Frimpong no start this time, Liverpool players still make strong impact as Ronald Koeman’s men dominate the match for Amsterdam. Van Dijk and Gakpo both find back of the net, while Donyell Malen and Memphis Depay also score for the Oranje.
Van Dijk Shut Critics, Impress Journalists
After people criticize am for him shaky show against Malta last week, Van Dijk reply with captain’s performance — calm, confident, and commanding. Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf rate am 7/10 and describe am as “the conductor wey dey direct the whole team.”
The report talk say: “When players listen to Van Dijk, everything just flow better. He no just be defender — he dey read the game like book. He intercept balls with ease, no dey make mistake, and from set-pieces he always dangerous. The header wey he score from Depay free kick na beauty.”
Algemeen Dagblad also give Van Dijk 7/10, noting say he manage avoid yellow card — meaning he go free play next month crucial qualifier against Poland. E clear say the Liverpool skipper don restore him confidence after that Malta wahala.
Gravenberch Get Quiet Game
Ryan Gravenberch no shine like he do against Malta. De Telegraaf give am 5/10, while Algemeen Dagblad give 6/10. Dem write say: “Everybody fit get off-day sometimes. Gravenberch na normally very good midfielder,” while the second paper talk say him show na “solid, but not spectacular.”
Gakpo Dey On Fire Again
Na Cody Gakpo steal the spotlight once again. The Liverpool forward score one thunderous long-range goal, increasing him record to three goals and two assists for Netherlands in just the last three games.
De Telegraaf call Gakpo “a stalwart” for the Dutch national team, while Algemeen Dagblad describe am as “the most striking international in recent months.”
According to De Telegraaf: “Gakpo na dangerous player. At full speed, e dey almost impossible to stop. He get the ball, threaten from wing, cut inside, and finish with style. That goal wey he score na stunning — truly unforgettable. Him value for this team dey sky-high.”
Liverpool Fans Go Happy
With Van Dijk rediscovering top form and Gakpo catching fire for both club and country, Liverpool fans get reason to smile ahead of the Premier League return. If both men carry this energy back to Anfield, trouble dey for opposition defences.
