Liverpool's Van Dijk relishing Premier League return after 10-month absence
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Liverpool's Van Dijk relishing Premier League return after 10-month absence

Hindustan Times  

Liverpool centre back Virgil van Dijk said he was excited to return from his "mentally tough" injury layoff as the Netherlands international played Premier League football after nearly 10 months in Saturday's 3-0 win at promoted Norwich City. Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk relishing Premier League return after 10-month absence Liverpool eased into the new Premier League season as goals by Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah earned them a comfortable victory. The Merseyside club enjoyed a relatively trouble-free evening at Carrow Road with defensive linchpin Van Dijk making his first top-flight appearance after picking up a serious knee injury in last season's Merseyside derby in October. Van Dijk played just five league games last season before his injury and Liverpool felt his absence as they were unable to defend their league title, finishing in third place.

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3 months ago
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We are in December – Virgil van Dijk dismisses early title talk for Liverpool
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4 months, 3 weeks ago
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6 months, 1 week ago
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6 months, 2 weeks ago
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6 months, 2 weeks ago
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6 months, 3 weeks ago
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Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk is seen beatboxing while forgotten Premier League striker raps during bizarre throwback footage
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Virgil van Dijk will not lose focus at Liverpool despite nearing end of contract
10 months, 1 week ago
Goodbye Jurgen! Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold break down in TEARS on the pitch as Liverpool say farewell to Klopp… as both stalwarts contemplate their own futures with just 12 months left
10 months, 1 week ago
Virgil van Dijk becomes the first Liverpool player to break their silence on Arne Slot's potential move to the Reds... as defender gives his verdict on the Dutchman's pending arrival
11 months ago
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11 months ago
LIVERPOOL CONFIDENTIAL: Virgil van Dijk plays through pain barrier AGAIN, fans complain about treatment in Bergamo... and Jose Mourinho's next manager odds tumbled as he watched Reds!
11 months ago
Virgil van Dijk urges Liverpool to move on quickly from Europa League heartbreak - and highlights how everyone is part of their Premier League title push
11 months, 1 week ago
Virgil van Dijk names his best Liverpool team-mate and it's NOT Mo Salah... as the Reds captain hails 'outstanding' former Premier League winner
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1 year, 1 month ago
Liverpool edge Chelsea to lift League Cup as Van Dijk rises to the occasion
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