Virgil van Dijk
LFC Globe’s Virgil van Dijk article archive brings together related Liverpool coverage. Earlier reporting appears alongside newer stories; check publication dates for context.
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The Complacency of Virgil van Dijk
For five seasons in the Premier League and Europe, Virgil van Dijk was likely the best defender in the world. The Liverpool talisman is considered the signing that ignited Merseyside’s road to success, culminating in a Premier League title, a UEFA Champions League, and an FA Cup, among other trophies. Despite the disappointing end to…
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Confirmed Lineups: Chelsea vs Liverpool
Jürgen Klopp has made 6 changes ahead of Liverpool’s big matchup with Chelsea. Household names like Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo start on the bench while Kostas Tsimikas and Joe Gomez see the Starting XI for the first time in a while. Chelsea interim boss Bruno Saltor has a few surprises in his inaugural lineup…
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International Update: Keita scores to highlight strong performances among 12 players
As 12 Reds prepare to return to the club ahead of their match with Manchester City on April 1st. Here is a look at how the Liverpool players who have seen the pitch have fared for their country. Naby Keita scored the opening goal in Guinea’s 3-2 win over Ethiopia in the African Cup of…
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12 Reds Selected for International Duty
There is no rest for the weary as a dozen Liverpool players were selected to represent their countries during the upcoming International Window March 20-28th Reds’ captain Jordan Henderson will suit up for the Three Lions as they begin qualifying for the European Championships under manager Gareth Southgate. The Three Lions visit Italy and host…
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Is Mohamed Salah the greatest Liverpool player in the Premier League era?
Referred to as ‘The Egyptian King’ by Liverpool fans, Mohamed Salah is certainly going down in history as a Liverpool great. Whether he goes down as the greatest player in the club’s Premier League history is a different argument altogether. The Merseyside club have been blessed with a number of true greats since the Premier…
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Match Report: Bournemouth 1 Liverpool 0 Reds suffer shocking setback to Cherries
Mohamed Salah’s missed penalty in the 69th minute was just one of many missed opportunities vs Bournemouth as the Reds could not capitalize on numerous chances in a shocking 1-0 loss to the Cherries. First Half Salah put a shot on goal in the 5th minute and Virgil van Dijk nearly scored seconds later on…
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What went wrong for Liverpool against Bournemouth?
This has been a recurring theme all season for Liverpool. Every positive result the team has achieved this season has quickly been followed up by a damaging loss. Two consecutive 1-0 victories over Manchester City and West Ham United looked set to be the springboard the team needed to finally get their season on track.…
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Liverpool’s dominance over Bournemouth
Most teams in the Premier League have a bogey team. For a long time, Stoke used to be that team for Arsenal, nowadays Brighton seems to be that team for Manchester United. Almost undoubtedly so, Liverpool is certainly that team for Bournemouth. Record-breaking defeat Despite the terrible losses the south-coast side has suffered to Liverpool…
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The continuing success of Virgil van Dijk
In what was one of the most important signings in the history of the club, the arrival of Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool in 2018 resulted in the club achieving success on the global stage. The club initially received criticism for the then-record £75 million fee for a defender they paid Southampton for the Dutchman’s…
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How big of an issue is Liverpool’s defence?
Liverpool’s defensive issues have been a recurring theme all season. While there’s been an improvement in recent weeks, that cannot erase the chaos among the backline that has existed since August. Injuries have certainly played their part with the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté and Joël Matip being out at certain times during…
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