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The news of Virgil van Dijk’s lengthy injury sent shockwaves throughout the league. A rash challenge by Jordan Pickford left Van Dijk with ACL damage and it is unlikely that he will return this season. The Dutchman has been the best centre back in the world for over two seasons now. Any team in the […] READ MORE
From humiliation at Villa Park to late VAR denial at Goodison Park, Liverpool’s title defence hasn’t been without its dramas thus far. And as Virgil van Dijk limped towards the makeshift away dressing room, having been wiped out by Jordan Pickford, you could almost sense that the drama was on the verge of reaching its […] READ MORE
Liverpool have confirmed that defender Virgil van Dijk will undergo surgery on the knee injury he suffered in the Reds’ 2-2 draw with Everton on Saturday. Virgil van Dijk to Undergo Surgery on Knee Injury Suffered Against Everton What Happened? Liverpool’s talisman at the heart of defence was substituted in the 11th minute at Goodison […] READ MORE
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has expressed his desire to stay at the club for a long time, saying he “wants to achieve incredible things” at Anfield. Becoming an Anfield Legend The Dutchman has Spoken Speaking to SPORT, van Dijk spoke about his intentions of becoming one of the Liverpool greats, and how he wants […] READ MORE
Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk has become renowned as one of, if not the, best defender in the world. He has proven to be a crucial asset for the Reds since joining from Southampton in January 2018, becoming instrumental to their success both offensively and defensively. Some have even said that he is the best in […] READ MORE
Under the assumption that the current Premier League season is played to a finish, and that Liverpool somehow do not end up the winners, it appears likely that two of their title-securing contingent will be sticking around. According to Daniel Blackham of the Daily Express, goalkeeper Alisson and defender Virgil van Dijk, two of the […] READ MORE
Liverpool will play South American champions Flamengo on Saturday as they seek to secure their second trophy of the season. Should they win, Jurgen Klopp’s side will make history as the first Liverpool side to win the Club World Cup. However, they are sweating on the fitness of Virgil van Dijk ahead of the game. […] READ MORE
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is set to sign a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2025, according to Neil Moxley of The Mirror. The Dutchman’s original deal was not due to expire until 2023 but Liverpool moved quickly to tie him down in the wake of Harry Maguire’s huge £80 […] READ MORE
Harry Maguire is now a record-breaker. His transfer to Manchester United has made him the world’s most expensive defender, surpassing the fee Liverpool paid for Dutchman Virgil van Dijk. Both are of similar ages and possess similar traits in their defending. However, Maguire can surpass his Dutch counterpart, and become one of the best defenders […] READ MORE
When Liverpool spent a world record £75 million for a defender to buy Virgil van Dijk from Southampton just over a year ago, they hoped they were getting the centre-back to build the rest of their defence and the rest of their team upon. 12 months on, that hope appears to have been borne out, […] READ MORE
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