Virgil Van Dijk
Mourinho ‘said no’ to Man Utd bid for Van Dijk before Liverpool move
Former Red devils boss Jose Mourinho urged Manchester United not to rival Liverpool in the chase to sign Virgil van Dijk, according to reports. Van Dijk has established himself as one of the world’s best central defenders after his £75 million transfer move to Jurgen Klopp’s team in January 2018. Though, Mourinho was desperate for […]
Van Dijk explains why Liverpool’s defence has looked so open this season
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has rejected suggestions that the club are playing a higher defensive line this campaign amid criticism of their poor performances at the back. The Merseysiders are yet to keep a clean sheet this campaign despite being dominant defensively in the 2018/19 season, while Jamie Carragher was notably critical of the […]
Virgil Van Dijk explains how Lampard can cope without Hazard at Chelsea
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is confident that Chelsea still have the ‘quality players’ to cope without their star player Eden Hazard this campaign. The 28-year-old brought an end to his seven-year spell at Stamford Bridge by joining Real Madrid this summer window in a deal worth an initial £88million which could rise to £130m […]
Virgil van Dijk fires warning to Harry Maguire after record-breaking Man Utd transfer
Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has warned Harry Maguire that the title of “world’s most expensive defender” comes with added pressure after the England international’s record-breaking transfer to Manchester United. The Dutch international would definitely know a thing or two about that, having previously claimed the record-highest transfer fee paid for a defender, but Maguire’s £85m move to United has ended […]
Van Dijk breaks silence over touchline spat with Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has played down his touchline disagreement with head coach Jurgen Klopp during the pre-season loss to Napoli. The Dutch defender and his German manager were involved in a spat after Liverpool conceded the first of three goals in what proved to be another disappointing performance this summer. After Lorenzo Insigne […]
Klopp tells Liverpool he wants United target De Ligt to partner Van Dijk
Jurgen Klopp has reportedly told Liverpool to sign Matthijs de Ligt as a defensive partner for Netherlands star Virgil van Dijk. Liverpool are currently enjoying the triumph of their Champions League glory on Saturday, but Klopp’s mind appears to have already turned to his transfer plans as he looks to challenge for the Premier League […]
‘Messi should win Ballon d’Or – but I’ll take it!’ – Van Dijk looks ahead to award after CL victory
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk believes that Lionel Messi remains a worthier candidate for the 2019 Ballon d’Or award – while conceding he would not turn down the award after his Champions League heroics. The Netherlands star has been a rock in the heart of the Liverpool team since signing in January 2018, transforming a leaky backline into the Premier […]
Why Virgil van Dijk missed Liverpool’s training ahead of Barca game
Liverpool supporters were given a fresh injury headache on Monday as it was reported Virgil van Dijk had not trained with his team-mates ahead of the Champions League game with Barcelona. Liverpool welcome Barcelona to Anfield on Tuesday, hoping to overturn a three-goal deficit and progress to a consecutive Champions League final. Jurgen Klopp will […]
Van Dijk sends warning to Messi & Barcelona after CL defeat
Virgil van Dijk has issued a warning to Lionel Messi and Barcelona after Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final game. Barcelona secured a win at the Nou Camp on Wednesday night, through goals from Messi and Luis Suarez putting the League champions in control. Liverpool produced a good performance […]
Ferdinand slams ‘criminal’ Van Dijk mistake in Barcelona loss
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has blamed Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk for Luis Suarez’s opener in their Champions League first leg clash against Barcelona. Suarez got between Van Dijk and partner Joel Matip in the first half, latching onto Jordi Alba’s cross to turn the ball past Alisson. Barcelona went on to win 3-0 at home, with Lionel Messi tapping […]