Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool’s success down to players going to war for each other
1 month, 1 week ago

Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool’s success down to players going to war for each other

The Independent  

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Liverpool’s unseen strength can help navigate contract distraction in title charge
2 weeks ago

Liverpool’s unseen strength can help navigate contract distraction in title charge

The Independent  

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Virgil van Dijk reveals current situation on Liverpool contract negotiations
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Virgil van Dijk reveals current situation on Liverpool contract negotiations

The Independent  

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We are in December – Virgil van Dijk dismisses early title talk for Liverpool
1 month ago

We are in December – Virgil van Dijk dismisses early title talk for Liverpool

Hindustan Times  

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is steeling himself for a gruelling December after brushing aside all talk of a Premier League title charge. “That’s the big challenge.” More immediately, the next challenge is big too, with Liverpool making the short trip to Goodison Park to face derby rivals Everton on Saturday, a fixture in which they suffered a damaging 2-0 …

Virgil van Dijk highlights ‘big challenge’ of Liverpool’s early title lead
1 month ago

Virgil van Dijk highlights ‘big challenge’ of Liverpool’s early title lead

The Independent  

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Liverpool players prepared to go to war for each other: Van Dijk
1 month, 1 week ago

Liverpool players prepared to go to war for each other: Van Dijk

Deccan Chronicle  

London: Virgil van Dijk says much of Liverpool's phenomenal success this season is down to the players' willingness to "go to war" for eachother. "He has come in and done very well so far and he has, in my opinion, inherited a very good squad not only as football players but as human beings -- guys who will go to …

Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool players prepared to ‘go to war’ for each other, says Van Dijk
1 month, 1 week ago

Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool players prepared to ‘go to war’ for each other, says Van Dijk

The Hindu  

Virgil van Dijk says much of Liverpool’s phenomenal success this season is down to the players’ willingness to “go to war” for each other. “I think it was always going to be difficult to replace Jurgen for everything he did for us, as players and for the club, but he has come in, done it his own way,” said Van …

Liverpool handed a huge boost as star player returns home early from international duty ahead of a HUGE two weeks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Liverpool handed a huge boost as star player returns home early from international duty ahead of a HUGE two weeks

Daily Mail  

Captain Virgil van Dijk and midfielder Frenkie de Jong have both been released from international duty this week and will not travel for the Netherlands' last Nations League group game against Bosnia & Herzegovina, coach Ronald Koeman said. Both De Jong and Van Dijk played in Saturday's 4-0 win over Hungary in Amsterdam which secured second place in the group …

Captain Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool will strive for further improvement
2 months ago

Captain Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool will strive for further improvement

The Independent  

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Mohamed Salah’s cryptic comment renews doubt about his Liverpool future
2 months, 1 week ago

Mohamed Salah’s cryptic comment renews doubt about his Liverpool future

The Telegraph  

There will come a time when Liverpool win a football match without the politics of contractual situations coming to the fore. Salah’s position as one of the best is cast in stone, Dalglish, Gerrard, Graeme Souness, John Barnes, Ian Rush and Alan Hansen can welcome another two team-mates into their all-time XI with Salah and Virgil van Dijk. Salary sticking …

Virgil Van Dijk finally speaks on his Liverpool future with his contract up at the end of the season as the Dutchman reveals when he will make a decision
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Virgil Van Dijk finally speaks on his Liverpool future with his contract up at the end of the season as the Dutchman reveals when he will make a decision

Daily Mail  

Virgil van Dijk is continuing to remain calm about his future at Liverpool after revealing he feels 'in a good place' as his contract continues to run down. Van Dijk hauled Liverpool level in the mammoth Premier League clash after Bukayo Saka opened the scoring with both teams later settling for a point apiece. Virgil van Dijk is continuing to …

Imperious Virgil van Dijk reminds Liverpool what they'll be missing if he leaves Anfield at the end of his contract, writes IAN LADYMAN
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Imperious Virgil van Dijk reminds Liverpool what they'll be missing if he leaves Anfield at the end of his contract, writes IAN LADYMAN

Daily Mail  

As the match clock ticked over in to its 97th minute – deep into that dark realm where so many Premier League goals seem to be scored these days – Arsenal pushed forward one last time. The cross was decent but the header that propelled the ball far from danger was even better and once again it came from Liverpool …

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk speaks out over Anfield contract talks
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk speaks out over Anfield contract talks

The Independent  

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Virgil van Dijk is the holding block of Liverpool's Jenga tower, writes DOMINIC KING. It's why the Reds can't risk losing him for free at the end of the season
3 months, 1 week ago

Virgil van Dijk is the holding block of Liverpool's Jenga tower, writes DOMINIC KING. It's why the Reds can't risk losing him for free at the end of the season

Daily Mail  

Calm as you like. Those four words are always given emphasis when Liverpool fans sing about Virgil van Dijk, how he defends and passes the ball. Others are getting plenty of headlines, and rightly so, but he is the holding block in this Jenga tower – take van Dijk away and the structure would start to wobble. ‘I think he’s …

Virgil van Dijk delivers major update on his Liverpool future - with Reds captain into the final year of his contract at Anfield
4 months ago

Virgil van Dijk delivers major update on his Liverpool future - with Reds captain into the final year of his contract at Anfield

Daily Mail  

Virgil van Dijk has offered an immediate update on his future at Anfield The Liverpool captain has entered the final year of his contract at the club Virgil van Dijk has outlined his future career plans with a major update amid uncertainty over the Liverpool captain extending his stay at the club. Plenty of top clubs would likely be interested …

Virgil van Dijk's Liverpool future is in doubt as Reds skipper reveals he has NOT been offered a new contract despite his current deal ending next summer
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Virgil van Dijk's Liverpool future is in doubt as Reds skipper reveals he has NOT been offered a new contract despite his current deal ending next summer

Daily Mail  

There is still no contract offer on the table for Virgil van Dijk as the Liverpool captain enters the final season of his Reds deal. Virgil Van Dijk has revealed there is still no contract offer on the table from Liverpool The Dutch defender's current deal expires next year, with his future at Anfield in doubt Star forward Mohamed Salah …

Virgil van Dijk provides update on Liverpool contract negotiations
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Virgil van Dijk provides update on Liverpool contract negotiations

The Independent  

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Van Dijk to consider future for club and country after Dutch defeat
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Van Dijk to consider future for club and country after Dutch defeat

The Hindu  

Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk will consider his future for both club and country over the next few weeks as he processes the disappointment of semi-final elimination at the European Championship on Wednesday, he said. Van Dijk, who turned 33 on Monday, said he would spend the next weeks figuring out his next career steps after nine years, and 75 …

Virgil van Dijk admits he is considering his Liverpool and Netherlands future after Euro 2024 exit... as the Reds skipper enters the final year of his contract
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Virgil van Dijk admits he is considering his Liverpool and Netherlands future after Euro 2024 exit... as the Reds skipper enters the final year of his contract

Daily Mail  

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has admitted he will consider his future at club and international level after the Netherlands' Euro 2024 semi-final defeat. Van Dijk made the statement after the Netherlands suffered a 2-1 defeat to England in the Euro 2024 semi-finals, with Ollie Watkins late strike earning the Three Lions a place in the final. Liverpool captain Virgil …

Virgil van Dijk reveals conversation with incoming Liverpool boss Arne Slot ahead of Dutch manager's first day in the hotseat
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Virgil van Dijk reveals conversation with incoming Liverpool boss Arne Slot ahead of Dutch manager's first day in the hotseat

Daily Mail  

Slot is expected to start work on June 1 and has already been seen in Liverpool Virgil van Dijk has revealed what he said to incoming Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, ahead of his first day at the club. Virgil van Dijk has revealed that he has already spoken to incoming Liverpool boss Arne Slot Slot will officially start work on …

Virgil van Dijk will not lose focus at Liverpool despite nearing end of contract
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Virgil van Dijk will not lose focus at Liverpool despite nearing end of contract

The Independent  

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Virgil van Dijk committed to Liverpool and ‘excited’ for transition after Jurgen Klopp exit
8 months ago

Virgil van Dijk committed to Liverpool and ‘excited’ for transition after Jurgen Klopp exit

The Independent  

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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
8 months, 2 weeks 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

Daily Mail  

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has become the first Reds player to speak on the potential appointment of Arne Slot. Van Dijk, who also captain the Netherlands national team, the same country that Slot is from, spoke of his countryman after Liverpool's loss to Everton, and has high hopes of his potential arrival. Virgil van Dijk has become the first …

Virgil van Dijk questions Liverpool’s hunger after Everton defeat
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Virgil van Dijk questions Liverpool’s hunger after Everton defeat

The Independent  

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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
8 months, 3 weeks 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

Daily Mail  

He took positives from their improvement in the second leg against Atalanta Virgil van Dijk has urged his Liverpool team-mates to put their Europa League woes behind them and focus on the challenge to come. Virgil van Dijk insisted Liverpool must move on quickly from their Europa League heartbreak Liverpool were crestfallen after being knocked out of the Europa League …

Van Dijk’s extra-time header wins English League Cup for Liverpool over Chelsea
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Van Dijk’s extra-time header wins English League Cup for Liverpool over Chelsea

Associated Press  

LONDON — Virgil van Dijk came up with a crucial header to secure Liverpool a record-extending 10th English League Cup trophy on Sunday. “The players feel the disappointment because we were so close to winning the game after 90 minutes.” Liverpool and Chelsea had met in both domestic finals in 2022 and on each occasion Liverpool came out on top …

Let’s enjoy the ride – Virgil van Dijk relishing roller-coaster title race
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Let’s enjoy the ride – Virgil van Dijk relishing roller-coaster title race

The Independent  

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Virgil van Dijk is unwilling to commit his future to Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp's exit, with just 18 months left on his contract, as captain, 32, admits 'many things will change' at Anfield
11 months, 1 week ago

Virgil van Dijk is unwilling to commit his future to Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp's exit, with just 18 months left on his contract, as captain, 32, admits 'many things will change' at Anfield

Daily Mail  

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is unwilling to commit his future to the Reds until he has clarity over the club's long-term vision, with the defender unsure what comes next for him after his Anfield deal expires next summer. Van Dijk is one of three star names whose contracts need sorting ahead of 2025, alongside Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold. …

Virgil van Dijk admits he may follow Jurgen Klopp out of Liverpool
11 months, 1 week ago

Virgil van Dijk admits he may follow Jurgen Klopp out of Liverpool

The Telegraph  

“Obviously it will be the end of Jürgen Klopp’s era. By then there will probably be more clarification about what the club wants for the future and then we will see.” After the initial shockwaves of Klopp’s announcement – and the vow it would not distract from this season’s ambitions – Van Dijk’s comments underline the challenge facing the board. …

Van Dijk aims to make Klopp’s final season at Liverpool special
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Van Dijk aims to make Klopp’s final season at Liverpool special

The Hindu  

Jurgen Klopp’s shock announcement that this will be his last season as Liverpool manager was hard to take for the players but will spur them on even more for the rest of the season, captain Virgil van Dijk said on Saturday. “It’s a hard one to take, because the manager means so much for us, to me, to the club, …

Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk not yet entertaining Premier League title talk
1 year ago

Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk not yet entertaining Premier League title talk

The Independent  

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Virgil van Dijk hits back at Roy Keane's claims that he 'disrespected' Man United, with the Liverpool star insisting that there was 'no arrogance' in his post-match comments following their goalless d
1 year ago

Virgil van Dijk hits back at Roy Keane's claims that he 'disrespected' Man United, with the Liverpool star insisting that there was 'no arrogance' in his post-match comments following their goalless d

Daily Mail  

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk insists he was not being arrogant in dismissing Manchester United's overly defensive display at Anfield. Virgil van Dijk has hit back at Roy Keane's claims that he had 'disrespected' Manchester United Keane had accused Liverpool's captain of being arrogant with his post-match comments "Liverpool had opportunities and they didn't take them, that's their own fault, …

Virgil van Dijk responds to Roy Keane’s ‘arrogance’ criticism after Liverpool vs Manchester United
1 year ago

Virgil van Dijk responds to Roy Keane’s ‘arrogance’ criticism after Liverpool vs Manchester United

The Independent  

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Premier League: Van Dijk slams Manchester United’s caution after Liverpool draw
1 year ago

Premier League: Van Dijk slams Manchester United’s caution after Liverpool draw

The Hindu  

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk slammed Manchester United’s defensive approach as he claimed there was “only one team trying to win” Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Anfield. Taking a swipe at United’s negative performance, which allowed Liverpool to have 34 shots but only eight on target, Van Dijk said: “If you see how we played the game, we had most of …

Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool CAN challenge Man City for the Premier League title...but they'll need 'a bit of luck' on their side to succeed
1 year, 1 month ago

Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool CAN challenge Man City for the Premier League title...but they'll need 'a bit of luck' on their side to succeed

Daily Mail  

Virgil Van Dijk insists Liverpool’s young squad has the quality to challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title but they will need luck on their side, with the two titans set to meet at the Etihad Stadium in the first game back after the international break. Asked if Liverpool are capable of stopping City’s monopoly on the Premier League …

Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool finally had some luck go our way against Everton
1 year, 2 months ago

Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool finally had some luck go our way against Everton

The Independent  

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Micky van de Ven determined to help Tottenham prove doubters wrong
1 year, 3 months ago

Micky van de Ven determined to help Tottenham prove doubters wrong

The Independent  

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Premier League: Liverpool is in a transitional phase, says Van Dijk
1 year, 4 months ago

Premier League: Liverpool is in a transitional phase, says Van Dijk

The Hindu  

Liverpool and Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk believes the Merseyside outfit is in a transitional phase but said he had lots to offer club and country after last season’s struggles. “We are in a kind of transition phase with Liverpool,” Van Dijk told Dutch media on the eve of the Netherlands’ European Championship qualifier against Greece in Eindhoven on Thursday. …

Liverpool skipper Van Dijk understands ‘doubts’ over lack of recruitment
1 year, 5 months ago

Liverpool skipper Van Dijk understands ‘doubts’ over lack of recruitment

The Hindu  

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said he understands people’s concerns over the Premier League club’s lack of transfer business ahead of the new season but the defender urged his teammates to step up following the departure of several key players. The 32-year-old Van Dijk, who also captains the Netherlands national team, replaced Jordan Henderson as the Merseyside outfit’s skipper after …

Premier League: Van Dijk to captain Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold named deputy
1 year, 5 months ago

Premier League: Van Dijk to captain Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold named deputy

The Hindu  

Liverpool has appointed Virgil van Dijk as the club’s new skipper, with fellow defender Trent Alexander-Arnold taking on the vice-captain’s role, the Premier League club announced on Monday. The 32-year-old Virgil, who also captains the Netherlands national team, will replace Jordan Henderson after the England midfielder joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq last week, ending a 12-year stay at Anfield. …

Liverpool will still attract top talent across ‘exciting’ and ‘intense’ summer, believes Virgil van Dijk
1 year, 7 months ago

Liverpool will still attract top talent across ‘exciting’ and ‘intense’ summer, believes Virgil van Dijk

The Independent  

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Premier League: Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah steer Liverpool to 2-0 win over Wolves
1 year, 10 months ago

Premier League: Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah steer Liverpool to 2-0 win over Wolves

The Hindu  

Virgil van Dijk and forward Mohamed Salah scored second-half goals as Liverpool battled to a 2-0 Premier League home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday to boost its hopes of European football next season. The best chances of the opening 45 minutes fell to teenaged Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott, who steered a header just wide in the 39th minute and …

Virgil van Dijk reveals making sacrifices to stay fit for Liverpool
1 year, 10 months ago

Virgil van Dijk reveals making sacrifices to stay fit for Liverpool

New York Times  

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has opened up on the challenges of playing at the highest level and the sacrifices he has to make to stay fit. Van Dijk opened the scoring in Wednesday night’s 2-0 win over Wolves to move Liverpool closer to the top four. GO DEEPER Van Dijk makes Liverpool better - here's how they can cope …

Liverpool faces ‘almost impossible’ job in Madrid after 2-5 home loss, admits Van Dijk
1 year, 10 months ago

Liverpool faces ‘almost impossible’ job in Madrid after 2-5 home loss, admits Van Dijk

The Hindu  

Virgil van Dijk admits Liverpool faces an “almost impossible” task to keep its Champions League hopes alive after a 5-2 hammering in the first leg of its last-16 tie against ruthless Real Madrid. “We have almost an impossible job in Madrid in three weeks’ time, but when the time is right, we’ll focus and we’ll give everything to represent the …

Liverpool’s Van Dijk set to be sidelined for over a month: Klopp
2 years ago

Liverpool’s Van Dijk set to be sidelined for over a month: Klopp

The Hindu  

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk will be sidelined for over a month due to a hamstring injury, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday. It just now happened, it was one sprint too much.” Van Dijk’s last lengthy layoff came in the 2020-21 season, during a period in which Liverpool’s defensive resources were depleted by injuries to Joe Gomez and Joel …

Virgil van Dijk fired up for ‘crazy season’ with Liverpool after World Cup exit
2 years ago

Virgil van Dijk fired up for ‘crazy season’ with Liverpool after World Cup exit

The Hindu  

Virgil van Dijk said he is using the pain of the Netherlands’ World Cup penalty shootout defeat to eventual champion Argentina as fuel to get Liverpool’s season back on track. The Dutchman said his focus now is on guiding sixth-placed Liverpool back into the Premier League top four, though a title challenge looks unlikely as it sits 15 points behind …

World Cup disappointment driving Virgil van Dijk for club and country
2 years ago

World Cup disappointment driving Virgil van Dijk for club and country

The Independent  

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Virgil van Dijk sympathises with ex-Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane's World Cup injury woes
2 years, 1 month ago

Virgil van Dijk sympathises with ex-Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane's World Cup injury woes

Daily Mail  

Virigl van Dijk has said that he feels sorry for former team-mate Sadio Mane who looks set to miss Senegal's World Cup opener with Holland next week. Speaking as the Dutch arrived in Qatar for their first World Cup campaign since reaching the semi-finals in 2014, Van Dijk, who will captain his country at the tournament, revealed he had spoken …

Virgil van Dijk impressed by Darwin Nunez’s impact at Liverpool
2 years, 1 month ago

Virgil van Dijk impressed by Darwin Nunez’s impact at Liverpool

The Independent  

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Virgil van Dijk vows to ‘show that we are Liverpool’ against Ajax
2 years, 2 months ago

Virgil van Dijk vows to ‘show that we are Liverpool’ against Ajax

The Independent  

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