Virgil Van Dijk
Van Dijk fires back at criticism of Liverpool’s defending in Real Madrid beating
Virgil van Dijk has hit back at the huge criticism of his and Liverpool’s defending in last night’s 5-2 Champions League defeat against Real Madrid. The Reds looked to be on course to avenge defeat in last season’s final when they went into a two goal lead inside the opening quarter of an hour, with […]
Virgil van Dijk aims brutal dig at Man Utd over Cody Gakpo transfer
Vrigil van Dijk aimed a brutal dig at Manchester United, hinting they have little chance of signing Cody Gakpo as and when the player opts to leave the Eredivisie club. Cristiano Ronaldo named in the worst team of the World Cup group stage Ronaldo opens up on heated spat after Portugal substitution in South Korea […]
Van Dijk responds to Lisandro Martinez criticism & names toughest ever opponent
Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk has rubbished criticism of new Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez and believes he has shown what a good player he is despite his lack of height. The Argentine star moved to Old Trafford from Ajax over the summer in a £57m deal but got off to the worst possible start, losing […]
What Van Dijk did before Jarrod Bowen’s missed penalty for West Ham vs Liverpool
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk may have handed Alisson Becker an advantage when Jarrod Bowen stepped up to take his spotkick for West Ham. With the score at 1-0 to the Reds, the Hammers were awarded a penalty before half time after Joe Gomez brought down Bowen inside the area, leading VAR to intervene. Before […]
Van Dijk denies Sadio Mane exit is behind Liverpool slump this season
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has rejected the claim that Sadio Mane’s summer departure from the club has contributed to the team’s poor start to the new campaign. The Reds languish in 11th in the league standings having won just two out of their opening eight matches of the campaign. That form has led to […]
Van Dijk tells Liverpool teammates how to stop Haaland ahead of Sunday clash
Virgil van Dijk has revealed how Liverpool can stop the supply to Erling Haaland during their Premier League game with Manchester City on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp’s side will head into the game at Anfield full of confidence after their 7-1 win over Rangers in the Champions League on Wednesday. But Liverpool will face their toughest […]
Carragher compares Saliba to Van Dijk despite Arsenal “misjudgement”
Jamie Carragher has paid William Saliba the huge compliment by comparing him to Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk. The France international has had a transformative effect on Mikel Arteta’s team since being given the chance at the club since signing for Arsenal three years ago. Saliba has been forced to bide his time since his £27m […]
Van Dijk names two Chelsea players among the best defenders in the world
Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk has named Antonio Rudiger and Thiago Silva as among the best defenders in world football. Van Dijk, who is back in the Liverpool starting lineup this campaign after 10 months out with a knee injury, has rediscovered the form that saw him recognised as the best defender in England. Discussing […]
Virgil van Dijk issues injury update after knock in Netherland win over Turkey
Virgil van Dijk has looked to calm any injury fears after he went down following a challenge late in Netherlands’ 6-1 win over Turkey. The defender was sent into the air after a clash with Halil Dervisoglu after an under-hit pass from Dutch goalkeeper Justin Bijlow, which led to the late consolation for Turkey. Van […]
Ian Wright says Chelsea star Trevoh Chalobah reminds him of Van Dijk
Former Arsenal player Ian Wright says Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah reminds him of Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk. Chalobah, who has been sent out on loan for the past three years, impressed during his Premier League debut as Chelsea beat Crystal Palace on Saturday. The 22-year-old defender capped off an excellent display by scoring his […]