Liverpool secured a 1-0 away victory against Liverpool in the 26th round of the 2025/26 Premier League season, thanks to a goal from Virgil van Dijk. Gakpo stated that the team's performance in transitions between attack and defense was outstanding, while also expressing regret over the injury to teammate Wataru Endo.

Salah took a corner in the 61st minute of the second half, and Van Dijk headed the ball into the net, giving Liverpool a 1-0 lead.

Liverpool ultimately defeated Sunderland 1-0 away from home. After two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches, Liverpool sits in sixth place with 42 points, three points behind fourth-placed Manchester United, making their fight for Champions League qualification still fierce.

Liverpool striker Gacobo said in an interview, "I think everyone was making a lot of running back and forth during the transitions between attack and defense, whether it was attacking or defending. We kept giving our all in defense, and we did that very well. I think everyone performed exceptionally well."

“Konaté played consistently as we’ve always known, and I think everyone did their job, so I’m very happy. We played a great game and ended up with a big win. Looking at the game itself, we deserved the victory, and we’re very happy about it.”

Gakopo also said, "I think we did a good job creating chances and we did create some good ones. The only thing we lacked was scoring. Fortunately, we took our chances in the second half and won the game."

In addition, Japanese star Wataru Endo was injured during the match and had to be carried off the field on a stretcher.

Speaking about his teammate Wataru Endo, Gakopo said, "I think everyone knows that Wataru Endo is a true fighter, and he also put on a brilliant performance."

"It was really unfortunate for him and for us that he got injured, but he was injured while saving a potential goal for us. After that, he stayed on the field until the danger was over."

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