Tag: Virgil van Dijk
-
EPL: Liverpool captain, Virgil van Dijk reveals who to blame for 2-2 with Manchester United
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has heaped blame on his teammates for their inability to beat Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. According to him, Liverpool had many chances to bury the game against Man United at Old Trafford but failed to so.
-
EPL: Why I benched, Van Dijk, Salah ,Trent against Chelsea – Klopp
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has stated reasons to leave out winger Mohamed Salah, Right back Andy Robertson from the starting XI for their clash at Chelsea. The Reds played out a 0-0 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night .
-
You’re wrong about Van Dijk, Koeman tells Klopp
The brother of former Holland coach Ronald Koeman believes Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk will be fit for the Euros. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has insisted Van Dijk’s rehab from knee surgery will prevent him from making Holland’s squad. But Koeman told De Telegraaf: “Virgil has a certain value for the team but also a…
-
Liverpool gives update on Virgil van Dijk’s knee ligament surgery
Liverpool have confirmed that Virgil van Dijk has undergone ‘successful’ surgery on the knee injury he sustained in October’s Merseyside derby. The club are still reluctant to put a time-frame on the defender’s return to action. Early reports on the injury, caused by a challenge from Jordan Pickford, suggested the Dutchman’s season could be over,…
-
Sol Campbell questions hype around Van Dijk
Former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has questioned the hype around Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk. Campbell has called out Virgil van Dijk for potentially becoming complacent and questioned how good he would be in a different era. He told the Athletic: “I know Van Dijk struggled in the Villa game, but he stands out these…
-
Liverpool pull out of new contract talks with Van Dijk
Liverpool have stunned Virgil van Dijk with a decision to stall on new contract talks, it has been revealed. De Telegraaf says Liverpool and Van Dijk’s camp are no longer discussing new terms. Liverpool have pulled back from negotiations after their finances have been hit hard by the coronavirus suspension. The terms demanded by Van…
-
Van Dijk to become highest paid in Liverpool history
Liverpool are ready to make Virgil van Dijk the highest paid player in their history. The Sun says he will become the highest-paid player in Liverpool’s history with a new £220,000-a-week deal. The Dutch defender, 28, will commit to a five-year contract — worth a massive £57million — once Jurgen Klopp’s side have the Premier…
-
Why Messi beat Ronaldo, Van Dijk to win 6th Ballon d’or
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi won the 2019 Ballon d’Or award yesterday, for the world’s best male footballer for a record sixth time after an outstanding campaign with La Liga giants in the 2018/2019 season. The 32-year-old Argentine scored 36 goals in 34 La Liga matches as Barcelona defended their title, while he managed a…
-
Don’t compare me to Messi – Van Dijk
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk insisted he cannot be compared to Lionel Messi, dismissing any suggestions he was disappointed not to win the Best FIFA Men’s Player award. Van Dijk finished second to Barcelona superstar Messi for the prize on Monday, with Juventus and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo third. The Dutch defender’s nomination came after…
-
EPL: Van Dijk worth his £75m transfer fee – Pochettino
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says Liverpool have been proven right in their decision to spend a record-breaking £75m on Virgil van Dijk. Liverpool broke the world-record fee for a defender when they agreed a deal to sign the Dutchman from Southampton in January last year, with Van Dijk proving to be indispensable at the heart…