Peter Crouch Q&A: Jordan Pickford's challenge, Liverpool's title race without VVD and more
4 years, 2 months ago

Peter Crouch Q&A: Jordan Pickford's challenge, Liverpool's title race without VVD and more

Daily Mail  

Controversy reigned once again this weekend, after an incredible Merseyside derby which was overshadowed by Virgil van Dijk's serious injury, caused by Jordan's Pickford's reckless lunge. Peter Crouch answers more of your questions as part of a weekly series here for Sportsmail How pivotal will Virgil van Dijk’s injury be? Virgil van Dijk limped off on Saturday, later being diagnosed with an ACL injury ruling him out The Dutchman will be out for much of the season and could hugely dent Liverpool's title shot Listen, I tipped Liverpool for the title and I wouldn’t desert them now. Look at the impact injuries to Aymeric Laporte and Kevin De Bruyne have had on Manchester City in recent seasons; take Harry Kane out of Tottenham’s team and see what happens to them. Van Dijk keeps Liverpool moving smoothly along and this is a major test for Jurgen Klopp’s squad.

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Virgil van Dijk highlights ‘big challenge’ of Liverpool’s early title lead
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is steeling himself …

Imperious Virgil van Dijk reminds Liverpool what they'll be missing if he leaves Anfield at the end of his contract, writes IAN LADYMAN
1 month, 3 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 …

Virgil van Dijk reveals making sacrifices to stay fit for Liverpool
1 year, 9 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 …

Virgil van Dijk warns Liverpool team-mates they must not take out-of-form Manchester United lightly
2 years, 4 months ago

Virgil van Dijk warns Liverpool team-mates they must not take out-of-form Manchester United lightly

Daily Mail  

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has warned his side that rivals Manchester United will see Monday night's game between the two sides as the perfect opportunity to find some form after a dire start to the Premier League season. But Liverpool have had a slow start to the campaign themselves after draws against Fulham and Crystal Palace, and Van Dijk …

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk: More to come from me
3 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk: More to come from me

The Hindu  

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is happy with his return from a lengthy injury layoff but the Netherlands international said there is still room for improvement as he tries to rediscover his best form. A serious knee injury sidelined Van Dijk for most of last season and this year's European Championship, from which the Netherlands were eliminated in the last-16 …

Virgil Van Dijk looking really good on return from injury, says Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
3 years, 5 months ago

Virgil Van Dijk looking really good on return from injury, says Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

The Hindu  

Virgil Van Dijk is looking "really good" as the Liverpool defender returns from the knee injury that forced him to miss most of last season, says Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool surrendered the Premier League title to Manchester City after major injuries to Van Dijk and several other defenders. Van Dijk's fellow centre-backs Joe Gomez and Joel Matip were sidelined …

Liverpool duo Van Dijk, Gomez unlikely to play in Euros - Klopp
3 years, 9 months ago

Liverpool duo Van Dijk, Gomez unlikely to play in Euros - Klopp

The Hindu  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he does not expect central defenders Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez to be fit enough to play in the rescheduled European Championship in June and July. Dutch international Van Dijk hurt his knee following a poor challenge by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in October and needed surgery, while Gomez also underwent a knee operation …

Liverpool Can Deal With Virgil Van Dijk Absence, Says Jordan Henderson
4 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool Can Deal With Virgil Van Dijk Absence, Says Jordan Henderson

News 18  

Liverpool have the quality in their squad to deal with the absence through injury of influential centre back Virgil van Dijk, said skipper Jordan Henderson said. Defender Van Dijk damaged knee ligaments after a tackle by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park last Saturday. Writing in Liverpool’s matchday programme for Saturday’s Premier League game against …

Can football cope with Pickford not being punished for injuring Van Dijk?
4 years, 2 months ago

Can football cope with Pickford not being punished for injuring Van Dijk?

New York Times  

Virgil van Dijk won’t play Premier League football again until some point in 2021. One discrete, chaotic moment has created months’ worth of unknowns; and it was a senseless, rather than malicious moment from goalkeeper Jordan Pickford who made the challenge on Van Dijk, but one that has nonetheless harmed a football player for the foreseeable future. That Pickford avoided …

Ancelotti defends Pickford after challenge on Van Dijk
4 years, 2 months ago

Ancelotti defends Pickford after challenge on Van Dijk

The Hindu  

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti came to the defense of Jordan Pickford on Thursday after criticism of the goalkeeper for his role in the serious injury sustained by Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk. Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has described Pickford’s challenge as stupid and said the goalkeeper “didn’t care what happened” when he went to tackle Van Dijk. Read: Asked about …

Premier League: Liverpool will wait for Virgil van Dijk like a good wife for a jailed husband, says Jurgen Klopp
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Liverpool will wait for Virgil van Dijk like a good wife for a jailed husband, says Jurgen Klopp

Firstpost  

Van Dijk was on the end of a shocking challenge from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in Saturday’s 2-2 draw in the Merseyside derby London: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said supporting Virgil van Dijk is his priority after the talismanic Dutch defender suffered cruciate knee ligament damage that will likely end his season. Van Dijk was on the end of a …

Liverpool Must Sign Defender to Replace Injured Virgil Van Dijk: Jamie Carragher
4 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool Must Sign Defender to Replace Injured Virgil Van Dijk: Jamie Carragher

News 18  

Liverpool centre back Virgil van Dijk’s lengthy absence through a knee injury has opened up the Premier League title race and the champions must look to sign a replacement in the January transfer window, former defender Jamie Carragher said. “The big question you’re looking at now is, can Liverpool win the league without Van Dijk there? They lost Lovren before …

Liverpool Star Virgil Van Dijk to Undergo Surgery on Right Knee
4 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool Star Virgil Van Dijk to Undergo Surgery on Right Knee

News 18  

LIVERPOOL, England: Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk will undergo surgery on his right knee after damaging ligaments in a challenge by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during the Merseyside derby, the Premier League champions said Sunday. Liverpool did not give a timescale on Van Dijk’s absence, but an injury of that nature will likely keep the Netherlands international out for a …

Van Dijk injury causes concern for frustrated Liverpool
4 years, 2 months ago

Van Dijk injury causes concern for frustrated Liverpool

The Independent  

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