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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Confirmed Liverpool team vs Chelsea: Naby Keita replaces Oxlade-Chamberlain
Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool side for tonight’s final Premier League home game of the season against Chelsea. The Reds boss makes one change to the side that lost against Arsenal last week as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain makes way for Naby Keita. Alisson starts between the sticks, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk…
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In Photos: Liverpool stumble as Arsenal come from behind at the Emirates
Liverpool fell to their first defeat against Arsenal in five years as Mikel Arteta’s side beat the champions 2-1 on Wednesday night. The Reds were hoping for a response after a rare home defeat against Burnley in their last outing. They made an excellent start to the game as they dominated possession and controlled the…
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“You can’t do that in the Premier League” – Klopp bemoans Reds mistakes against Arsenal
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was unhappy with his side’s “lack of concentration” after they fell to a 2-1 defeat against Arsenal. The champions tasted defeat in the Premier League for just the third time this season as they gifted two goals to the Gunners after taking the lead through Sadio Mane. Liverpool dominated from the…
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“I take full responsibility” – Virgil van Dijk rues costly error vs Arsenal
Virgil van Dijk was disappointed following Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat the Emirates but insisted the Reds are looking ahead to finish the season strongly. Liverpool fell to just their third Premier League defeat this season as Arsenal came from behind to cancel out Sadio Mane’s opener and take all three points. Van Dijk was at fault…
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Watch: Arsenal 2-1 Liverpool – Highlights and Goals (Video)
Liverpool suffered their third Premier League defeat of the season as Arsenal ran out 2-1 winners over the champions. Arsenal 2-1 Liverpool ‣ 0-1: Sadio Mane (20′) ‣ 1-1: Alexandre Lacazette (32′) ‣ 2-1: Reiss Nelson (44′) As it happened → Jurgen Klopp’s side failed to capitalise on their dominance as the Gunners come from…
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Confirmed Liverpool team vs Arsenal: Oxlade-Chamberlain and Trent return
Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool side for tonight’s Premier League clash against Arsenal at the Emirates. The Reds boss makes two changes to the side that drew against Burnley at the weekend as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Trent Alexander-Arnold come into the starting eleven. Alexander-Arnold joins Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson in…
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Confirmed Liverpool team vs Burnley – Curtis Jones gets first PL start
Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool team for today’s Premier League clash against Burnley at Anfield. The boss makes four changes to the side that beat Brighton 3-1 in midweek as Curtis Jones, Andy Robertson, Fabinho and Sadio Mane return to the starting eleven. Neco Williams retains his place in defence alongside Joe Gomez, Virgil…
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Confirmed Liverpool team vs Brighton – Neco Williams makes league debut
Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool side for this evening’s Premier League clash Brighton and Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium. The boss makes four changes to the side that beat Aston Villa 2-0 at the weekend as Neco Williams, Jordan Henderson, Gini Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino return to the starting eleven. Alisson continues in…
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Confirmed Liverpool team vs Aston Villa – Keita, Ox and Origi start
Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool side for this afternoon’s Premier League meeting against Aston Villa at Anfield. The Reds boss makes three changes to the side that was defeated 4-0 by Man City on Thursday as Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita, and Divock Origi return to the starting eleven. Alisson starts between the sticks, with…
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Manchester City 4-0 Liverpool – Title-winning Reds succumb to rare defeat (Video)
Manchester City vs Liverpool highlights – Liverpool lost 4-0 against Man City in their maiden outing as Premier League champions. Man City 4-0 Liverpool ‣ 1-0: Kevin de Bruyne pen (24′) ‣ 2-0: Raheem Sterling (34′) ‣ 3-0: Phil Foden (45′) ‣ 4-0: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain OG (66′) As it happened → Liverpool were hoping to…
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