Jose Mourinho names his Champions League team of the year
5 years, 9 months ago

Jose Mourinho names his Champions League team of the year

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho has named six Liverpool players in his Champions League team of the year. Former Man United boss Jose Mourinho selected his Champions League team of the season Virgil van Dijk made it into Mourinho's Champions League team of the tournament The full-back pairing of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson also made the cut along with colossus Virgil van Dijk in the heart of defence. Danger men Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah were also selected up top and combined with Lionel Messi in Mourinho's XI. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson also made the cut Losing finalist Christian Eriksen was the only Spurs player in Mourinho's XI MOURINHO'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE XI OF THE YEAR: Alisson Becker Trent Alexander-Arnold Andy Robertson Virgil van Dijk Matthijs de Ligt Frenkie de Jong Donny van de Beek Christian Eriksen Lionel Messi Sadio Mane Mohamed Salah 'And both they are physical, they are aggressive, they are what I call in football 'the good arrogance', they are not afraid to play, they go forward, they participate in attack.

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Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk or Trent Alexander-Arnold? Jamie Carragher, Jamie Redknapp and Les Ferdinand choose which one Liverpool player they'd KEEP with trio all on expiring contracts
3 months ago

Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk or Trent Alexander-Arnold? Jamie Carragher, Jamie Redknapp and Les Ferdinand choose which one Liverpool player they'd KEEP with trio all on expiring contracts

Daily Mail  

Three pundits gave their two pence on which superstar the Reds should keep Three of Liverpool's best players will be out of contract at the end of the season Jamie Carragher, Jamie Redknapp and Les Ferdinand have all weighed in on Liverpool's contract conundrum, with three star players seeing their deals expiring in the near future. Mohamed Salah, Virgil van …

Rio Ferdinand claims keeping Virgil van Dijk, Mo Salah AND Trent Alexander-Arnold would be 'monumental' for Liverpool - as Steve McManaman names the one star he expects to go
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Rio Ferdinand claims keeping Virgil van Dijk, Mo Salah AND Trent Alexander-Arnold would be 'monumental' for Liverpool - as Steve McManaman names the one star he expects to go

Daily Mail  

Rio Ferdinand has suggested that it would be a 'monumental' achievement if Liverpool manage to keep all three of their out-of-contract stars after the summer transfer window. Captain Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah are all potential departures from Anfield this summer, with less than six months left on their deals before they can leave as free agents …

Liverpool handed major injury boost as star man returns to matchday squad for Champions League trip to Girona
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Liverpool handed major injury boost as star man returns to matchday squad for Champions League trip to Girona

Daily Mail  

SOCCER A-Z: Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube. New episodes every Wednesday and Friday Goalkeeper Alisson Becker is finally fit enough to return for Liverpool on Tuesday night after missing 11 games with injury - but boss Arne Slot has told his No 1 he has big shoes to fill in replacing back-up keeper Caoimhin …

Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa PLAYER RATINGS: Which defender is making the case to be considered the best this season? Who had a point to prove? And what did Mo Salah score after another vintage display
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa PLAYER RATINGS: Which defender is making the case to be considered the best this season? Who had a point to prove? And what did Mo Salah score after another vintage display

Daily Mail  

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points after a hard-fought 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Anfield. Mohamed Salah netted his 10th goal of the season to clinch Liverpool's victory over Aston Villa Darwin Nunez opened the scoring for the home side after 20 minutes at Anfield on Saturday Aston Villa put in …

Liverpool and Chelsea combined XI: Reds dominate the defence as Cole Palmer and Mo Salah feature in a star-studded forward line - but which £100m man misses out?
5 months, 1 week ago

Liverpool and Chelsea combined XI: Reds dominate the defence as Cole Palmer and Mo Salah feature in a star-studded forward line - but which £100m man misses out?

Daily Mail  

League leaders Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday as they look to win their sixth game in a row. Liverpool will look to retain their place at the top of the table as they take on Chelsea at Anfield Reds have enjoyed a flying start under Arne Slot and have suffered just one defeat this season But Chelsea have …

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
11 months, 3 weeks 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

Daily Mail  

Virgil van Dijk has revealed his best-ever team-mate at Liverpool, with the Reds captain hailing the former player as 'outstanding'. Helping lead the Reds to a first Premier League title, a Champions League crown and several other domestic honours during his time at the club, Van Dijk has earned legendary status at Anfield. Virgil van Dijk has revealed his best-ever …

Liverpool vs Chelsea HIGH COURT: Virgil van Dijk is still the benchmark at the back, while Mohamed Salah and Cole Palmer lead the way in attack - but who has got the edge heading into Sunday's Carabao
1 year, 1 month ago

Liverpool vs Chelsea HIGH COURT: Virgil van Dijk is still the benchmark at the back, while Mohamed Salah and Cole Palmer lead the way in attack - but who has got the edge heading into Sunday's Carabao

Daily Mail  

Liverpool and Chelsea are set to battle it out for the first major trophy of the season this weekend when they face each other in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Conor Bradley - 7/10 Malo Gusto - 7.5/10 Malo Gusto is a fine talent who has started to find his best form at Stamford Bridge There is little to …

Premier League: Van Dijk to captain Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold named deputy
1 year, 7 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. …

Man City and runners-up Liverpool dominate PFA Team of the Year
2 years, 9 months ago

Man City and runners-up Liverpool dominate PFA Team of the Year

Daily Mail  

Manchester City and Liverpool have dominated this season's PFA Team of the Year as nine of the 11 players selected come from the respective champions and runners-up. Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva were named in the PFA Team of the Year Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have also been chosen for the 2021-22 XI Manchester City and …

'Sorry Virgil!': Mo Salah has no room for Dutch team-mate as he reveals his dream 5-a-side team
2 years, 9 months ago

'Sorry Virgil!': Mo Salah has no room for Dutch team-mate as he reveals his dream 5-a-side team

Daily Mail  

Liverpool forward Mo Salah revealed his dream -a-side team, but there was no room for team-mate Virgil van Dijk in the star-studded lineup. Salah selected himself to feature alongside five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo and PSG forwards Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. However one Liverpool defender did make the cut in Trent Alexander-Arnold, who will line up alongside Salah …

PLAYER RATINGS: Alisson Becker and Edouard Mendy star for Liverpool and Chelsea as Luis Diaz dazzles
2 years, 10 months ago

PLAYER RATINGS: Alisson Becker and Edouard Mendy star for Liverpool and Chelsea as Luis Diaz dazzles

Daily Mail  

Liverpool are the 2021-22 FA Cup winners after beating Premier League rivals Chelsea on penalties in a gripping final at Wembley on Saturday. Jurgen Klopp's Reds could still win a quadruple after Cesar Azpilicueta and Mason Mount failed to score from the spot in the penalty shootout following a goalless draw after extra time. Kostas Tsimikas struck the decisive penalty, …

Premier League POWER RANKINGS: Virgil van Dijk continues his defensive dominance but who is No 1?
2 years, 10 months ago

Premier League POWER RANKINGS: Virgil van Dijk continues his defensive dominance but who is No 1?

Daily Mail  

With the lead of the Premier League changing hands twice and big results in the battle to avoid the drop, it proved to be another action-packed weekend in England's top flight. It will take a big performance from the Brazilian to remain in our top ten next week, as Eddie Howe's side travel to league leaders Manchester City. He also …

Jose Mourinho 'wants Manchester United trio Nemanja Matic, Eric Bailly and Diogo Dalot'
2 years, 11 months ago

Jose Mourinho 'wants Manchester United trio Nemanja Matic, Eric Bailly and Diogo Dalot'

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho is ready to offer lifelines to four Premier League cast-offs as he looks to use his knowledge of English football to bolster Roma's pursuit of the Champions League. According to newspaper Corriere dello Sport, Mourinho is eyeing up a quartet of Premier League stars, three of which are with one of his former clubs, Manchester United. Nemanja Matic, …

Liverpool 4-0 Man United: Player ratings - Thiago runs the show
2 years, 11 months ago

Liverpool 4-0 Man United: Player ratings - Thiago runs the show

Daily Mail  

Mo Salah scored twice as Liverpool comfortably beat old rivals Manchester United 4-0 at Anfield on Tuesday night to move top of the Premier League. Midfielder Thiago Alcantara was magnificent as Liverpool outclassed their rivals at Anfield LIVERPOOL Alisson Becker – Set the tone for the night when hoodwinking Fernandes with a back heel in the third minute – 7.5 …

David James leave out Salah and Alexander-Arnold from his combined Liverpool v Man City XI
2 years, 11 months ago

David James leave out Salah and Alexander-Arnold from his combined Liverpool v Man City XI

Daily Mail  

David James has made some controversial calls in a combined XI ahead of the biggest Premier League game of the season. Mohamed Salah has been left out of David James' combined Liverpool v Manchester City XI James played for both Liverpool and Manchester City during his playing career In his selection, he told Genting Casino that he would opt not …

Carabao Cup final: Virgil van Dijk is back to his best while Reece James' return would be a boost
3 years, 1 month ago

Carabao Cup final: Virgil van Dijk is back to his best while Reece James' return would be a boost

Daily Mail  

The first major silverware of the domestic season will be up for grabs when Chelsea take on Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. Chelsea and Liverpool meet on Sunday in the final of the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Chelsea and Liverpool have two of the best defences in European football at present Both sides are incredibly tough to break …

Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk and Co's return has unlocked missing attacking threat
3 years, 6 months ago

Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk and Co's return has unlocked missing attacking threat

Daily Mail  

The return of defensive trio Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip was always guaranteed to give Liverpool's backline a boost but surprisingly it could be benefitting the Reds more at the other end of the pitch. Takumi Minamino scored the first goal in Liverpool's 3-0 win over Norwich from a corner The Reds were rampant in their victory …

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk needs to be rotated, says midfielder James Milner
3 years, 6 months ago

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk needs to be rotated, says midfielder James Milner

The Hindu  

Liverpool will need to carefully manage centre-back Virgil van Dijk's playing time following the Netherlands international's return from a lengthy injury layoff, midfielder James Milner said. A serious knee injury kept Van Dijk sidelined for most of last season and this year's European Championship, from which the Netherlands was eliminated in the last-16 by the Czech Republic. Liverpool's defensive linchpin …

Liverpool's Van Dijk relishing Premier League return after 10-month absence
3 years, 7 months ago

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 …

Stats reveal Jose Mourinho was WRONG by claiming Liverpool don't have an injury crisis
4 years, 3 months ago

Stats reveal Jose Mourinho was WRONG by claiming Liverpool don't have an injury crisis

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho sure talked a good game as he attempted to belittle Liverpool's claims of an injury crisis. Jose Mourinho compares Tottenham's & Liverpool's injuries �� pic.twitter.com/43YaQcEjsq — Football Daily December 15, 2020 Mourinho claimed that Virgil van Dijk is the only significant injury in Liverpool's first-team It was a clever maneuver to try and confiscate any excuses from Klopp …

WATCH - Liverpool vs Tottenham: Mourinho downplays severity of the Reds' injury list
4 years, 3 months ago

WATCH - Liverpool vs Tottenham: Mourinho downplays severity of the Reds' injury list

The Hindu  

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho downplayed the severity of Liverpool’s list of absentees ahead of the teams’ top-of-the-table match in the Premier League, saying on Tuesday the champion’s only “big injury” is Virgil van Dijk. Which is Van Dijk.” Tottenham headed into the 13th round of games in first place, ahead of Liverpool on goal difference, after going 11 games unbeaten …

Liverpool's greatest ever overseas XI: Who joins Alisson and Virgil van Dijk in team?
4 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool's greatest ever overseas XI: Who joins Alisson and Virgil van Dijk in team?

Daily Mail  

Earlier in the week former footballer turned pundit Gary Neville caused quite a stir on social media after selecting his all-time Manchester United XI, containing only non-British and Irish players. Though he lost pace in his latter years at club, Hyypia's telepathic reading of the game saw him retain his Liverpool place and come back into the side to answer …

Virgil Van Dijk: Jamie Carragher suggests Liverpool will not retain title without injured centre-back
4 years, 5 months ago

Virgil Van Dijk: Jamie Carragher suggests Liverpool will not retain title without injured centre-back

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 Jamie Carragher admits history suggests Virgil Van Dijk’s …

Liverpool WON'T retain Premier League title without injured Virgil van Dijk, insists Jamie Carragher
4 years, 5 months ago

Liverpool WON'T retain Premier League title without injured Virgil van Dijk, insists Jamie Carragher

Daily Mail  

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes the club will struggle to retain the Premier League title without the injured Virgil van Dijk, and says Jurgen Klopp should spend big to sign Dayot Upamecano in January. Liverpool will try to retain Premier League title without Virgil van Dijk for much of the season The defensive colossus suffered a devastating knee injury after …

Virgil van Dijk is best ever Premier League centre-back – Vincent Kompany
4 years, 10 months ago

Virgil van Dijk is best ever Premier League centre-back – Vincent Kompany

The Hindu  

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk is the best ever Premier League centre-back, according to Vincent Kompany. Manchester City great Kompany, now the Anderlecht player-manager, believes Van Dijk is the best centre-back in Premier League history. "I would bring it back to Virgil van Dijk," he told SPORF. "The Liverpool before Van Dijk and the one after him, it's a completely …

Vincent Kompany claims Virgil van Dijk is the best defender in Premier League history
4 years, 10 months ago

Vincent Kompany claims Virgil van Dijk is the best defender in Premier League history

Daily Mail  

Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany believes Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk is the best defender in Premier League history. Virgil van Dijk is the Premier League's greatest defender, according to Vincent Kompany 🇧🇪 Kompany 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Terry 🇷🇸 Vidic 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Ferdinand 🇳🇱 Stam 👀 @VincentKompany REVEALS his choice for best ever @PremierLeague centre back. 'I would bring it back to Virgil …

Virgil van Dijk, Sadio Mane and Mo Salah make EA Sports' Premier League Team of the Season so far
4 years, 10 months ago

Virgil van Dijk, Sadio Mane and Mo Salah make EA Sports' Premier League Team of the Season so far

Daily Mail  

Liverpool stars Virgil van Dijk, Sadio Mane and Mo Salah are among three of seven players from the club to make it into EA Sports' Team of the Season So Far. Dutchman Van Dijk was the highest-rated player with Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on 99, and was joined by club captain Jordan Henderson, full-backs Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson …

Liverpool and Premier League: James all praise for Van Dijk
4 years, 11 months ago

Liverpool and Premier League: James all praise for Van Dijk

The Hindu  

Liverpool FC is just six points away, with nine games to go, from winning a first English top-division title in 30 years and former Reds goalkeeper David James feels manager Jurgen Klopp's philosophy has been the turning point. With the 2019-20 Premier League season suspended indefinitely due to the coronavirus outbreak, Liverpool's title hopes suddenly hang in the balance as …

Virgil van Dijk wants to leave Liverpool as a Reds 'legend'
4 years, 11 months ago

Virgil van Dijk wants to leave Liverpool as a Reds 'legend'

The Hindu  

Virgil van Dijk wants to be remembered as a "Liverpool legend" when his playing days are over. The Dutch centre-back has been a revelation since joining the club in January 2018, playing a major role in transforming Liverpool from top-four hopefuls to Champions League winners and Premier League leaders. Before the coronavirus pandemic caused the indefinite suspension of top-level football, …

Liverpool's priority is to tie down both Virgil van Dijk and Alisson to new long-term deals
5 years, 1 month ago

Liverpool's priority is to tie down both Virgil van Dijk and Alisson to new long-term deals

Daily Mail  

Liverpool are reportedly desperate to lock down both Virgil van Dijk and Alisson to new long-term contracts. Van Dijk and Alisson, who signed for £75million and £65m respectively back in 2018, have been instrumental to Liverpool's European dominance under manager Jurgen Klopp. Alisson and Virgil van Dijk have been instrumental to Liverpool's huge success in recent times According to the …

Liverpool quintet dominate Champions League Team of the Year 2019
5 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool quintet dominate Champions League Team of the Year 2019

The Hindu  

Liverpool dominated the voting for UEFA's Champions League Team of the Year 2019, with five Reds players making the final XI alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool to its sixth European title in Madrid in June, with Mohamed Salah and Divock Origi on target in a 2-0 victory over Tottenham at the Wanda Metropolitano. Virgil van …

Liverpool players dominate UEFA's fans' team of the year with TEN nominees
5 years, 4 months ago

Liverpool players dominate UEFA's fans' team of the year with TEN nominees

Daily Mail  

Liverpool have the most nominees for UEFA's fans' team of the year, with Andy Robertson also the first Scottish player to be nominated. UEFA player of the year Virgil Van Dijk and captain Jordan Henderson are among the 10 nominees from the Champions League winners. UEFA player of the year Virgil Van Dijk and captain Jordan Henderson are among the …

Gary Neville calls on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to overhaul team core and follow Liverpool
5 years, 6 months ago

Gary Neville calls on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to overhaul team core and follow Liverpool

Daily Mail  

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has called for his former club to take a leaf out of the book of bitter rivals Liverpool, and up their recruitment policy in order to bring the good times back to Old Trafford. Looking back at the season so far, fans' favourite Neville told Sky Sports Monday Night football he now believes his former …

Kompany thinks Van Dijk is Premier League's best ever defender
5 years, 6 months ago

Kompany thinks Van Dijk is Premier League's best ever defender

The Hindu  

Virgil van Dijk has a claim of being the best centre-back in Premier League history, according to former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany. Van Dijk was named UEFA Men's Player of the Year last month and the Liverpool defender is firmly in Ballon d'Or contention after inspiring Jurgen Klopp's team to Champions League glory last season. Liverpool and Van Dijk …

Virgil van Dijk backs new signing Adrian to thrive for Liverpool with Alisson out injured
5 years, 7 months ago

Virgil van Dijk backs new signing Adrian to thrive for Liverpool with Alisson out injured

Daily Mail  

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has insisted it will be 'easy' for new goalkeeper Adrian to fit into the team following injury to Brazil No1 Alisson. Virgil van Dijk has backed new signing Adrian to impress for Liverpool with Alisson out injured Van Dijk is confident however that the change in goal won't affect Liverpool's early-season results. Van Dijk has …

Six Liverpool and three Tottenham players are named in Champions League squad of the season
5 years, 9 months ago

Six Liverpool and three Tottenham players are named in Champions League squad of the season

Daily Mail  

Liverpool dominate the Champions League squad of the season with six of their players being included, while Tottenham have three. Six Liverpool players have been included in the Champions League team of the season Champions League winners Virgil van Dijk and Alisson were both included in the squad Liverpool forward Sadio Mane was also selected in 20 best players in …

Man City and Liverpool dominate as Premier League announces Player of the Season shortlist
5 years, 10 months ago

Man City and Liverpool dominate as Premier League announces Player of the Season shortlist

Daily Mail  

Manchester City and Liverpool dominate the shortlist for the Premier League's Player of the Season award with Chelsea's Eden Hazard the only man on the seven-strong list not to play for either of the title challengers. The reigning champions and current leaders have Sergio Aguero, Bernardo Silva and Raheem Sterling all nominated, with Liverpool's Sadio Mane, Virgil van Dijk and …

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk voted PFA Premier League Player of the Year
5 years, 10 months ago

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk voted PFA Premier League Player of the Year

India TV News  

Virgil van Dijk has been voted English soccer's player of the year in recognition of his commanding performances in Liverpool's defense as it bids to win the top-flight title for the first time since 1990. Van Dijk joined Liverpool from Southampton in January 2018 for $99 million, a world-record fee for a defender, and helped to improve a defense that …

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk wins PFA POTY award
5 years, 10 months ago

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk wins PFA POTY award

The Hindu  

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has won the PFA Players' Player of the Year award after a sterling Premier League campaign. Netherlands international Van Dijk has played a pivotal role in the Reds' thrilling title challenge with Manchester City this season, a battle that looks set to go to the wire. Raheem Sterling, scorer of 17 goals in a superb …

Virgil van Dijk arrives in London for PFA Player of the Year awards
5 years, 10 months ago

Virgil van Dijk arrives in London for PFA Player of the Year awards

Daily Mail  

Virgil van Dijk was flanked by his Liverpool team-mates at a glamorous ceremony on Sunday night as he collected his Professional Footballers' Association's Players' Player of the Year prize for 2019 after a stellar season. Virgil van Dijk has been crowned the Professional Footballers' Association's Players' Player of the Year for 2019 The Liverpool centre-back succeeds team-mate Mohamed Salah, who …

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk to be crowned PFA Players’ Player of the Year
5 years, 11 months ago

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk to be crowned PFA Players’ Player of the Year

Daily Mail  

Virgil van Dijk has beaten Raheem Sterling to become the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year for 2019. Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is to be crowned PFA Players' Player of the Year The Holland international pipped Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling to the gong Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been included in the Team of the Year …

Virgil van Dijk and Raheem Sterling lead nominations for PFA Player of the Year award
5 years, 11 months ago

Virgil van Dijk and Raheem Sterling lead nominations for PFA Player of the Year award

Daily Mail  

Premier League title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City dominate the six-man shortlist for the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year award, with Virgil Van Dijk and Raheem Sterling the front-runners. Centre-back Van Dijk joins Reds team-mate Sadio Mane on the list, while England forward Sterling is included alongside fellow City players Sergio Aguero and Bernardo Silva. Centre-back Virgil van …

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk plays down talk of being best defender in the world
5 years, 11 months ago

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk plays down talk of being best defender in the world

Daily Mail  

Virgil van Dijk has played down talk of being the best defender in the world by insisting that 'nobody can claim that title'. Virgil van Dijk has distanced himself from talk of being the best defender in the world However, the former Celtic and Southampton man is staying focused on helping Liverpool win its first Premier League title while distancing …

Gary Neville says Virgil van Dijk is '100 per cent' player of the year
5 years, 11 months ago

Gary Neville says Virgil van Dijk is '100 per cent' player of the year

Daily Mail  

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville is adamant that Liverpool centre back Virgil van Dijk should be the Premier League's player of the year this season. Neville is a huge admirer of Van Dijk and believes the Dutchman is among the best defenders in world football along with Real Madrid duo Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane. Virgil van Dijk pictured …

Joel Matip believes 'complete defender' Virgil van Dijk has improved everyone
5 years, 11 months ago

Joel Matip believes 'complete defender' Virgil van Dijk has improved everyone

Daily Mail  

Joel Matip has claimed that Liverpool team-mate Virgil van Dijk is so good that he has improved the rest of Jurgen Klopp's squad. Van Dijk has been in incredible form for the Reds this term, making 39 appearances in all competitions and helping them to the top of the Premier League table. Virgil van Dijk has starred for Liverpool this …

Robertson backs Liverpool's Van Dijk for Player of Year
6 years ago

Robertson backs Liverpool's Van Dijk for Player of Year

The Hindu  

Andy Robertson believes Virgil van Dijk is the best centre-back in the world as he backed the Liverpool star for the PFA Players' Player of the Year. Van Dijk has established himself among the world's elite defenders following his £75million arrival from Southampton in January last year, while he has played a key role in Liverpool's Premier League title bid. …

Andy Robertson believes Liverpool team-mate Virgil van Dijk is Player of the Year
6 years ago

Andy Robertson believes Liverpool team-mate Virgil van Dijk is Player of the Year

Daily Mail  

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson's admission that playing alongside Virgil van Dijk makes his job easier is evidence enough of why the Dutchman is the favourite to be crowned player of the year. The world's most expensive defender arguably leads the race for the accolade ahead of Manchester City trio Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and David Silva and his own 20-goal …

PL news: Van Dijk wants to be a 'legend of Liverpool'
6 years, 1 month ago

PL news: Van Dijk wants to be a 'legend of Liverpool'

The Hindu  

Virgil van Dijk was made the world's most expensive defender by Liverpool and he wants to repay by becoming a club legend. Liverpool's charge towards a first title of the Premier League era will be tested at Manchester United on Sunday when it goes up against a team unbeaten domestically under interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Read: Alexander-Arnold gets chance …

Who makes combined Manchester City and Liverpool XI?
6 years, 2 months ago

Who makes combined Manchester City and Liverpool XI?

Daily Mail  

Manchester City host Liverpool on Thursday evening in one of the most highly anticipated matches of the Premier League season. Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola face off in one of the most anticipated games of the season Matt Barlow 4-3-3: Ederson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; De Bruyne, Fernandinho, D Silva; Salah, Aguero, Sterling Liverpool's perfect blend of pace and …

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