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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Liverpool vs Bournemouth – Report – Chiesa, Salah Rescue 3 Points For Reds
Liverpool looked nervous in defence at times, particularly in the second half, but late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah broke a tie and beat Bournemouth 4-2 in the opening weekend of Premier League play at Anfield. First Half Hugo Ekitiké forced a save in the 3rd minute, and Mohamed Salah did the same…
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Liverpool vs Crystal Palace – Liverpool Lose Community Shield In PK’s
Liverpool got off to a fast start in the Community Shield as Hugo Ekitike scored inside of five minutes, but they could not hold the lead on two separate occasions as Crystal Palace equalised twice to tie the match at 2-2 and take the trophy on penalties 3-2. First Half It did not take long…
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Liverpool vs AC Milan – Liverpool Fall 4-2 in Club Friendly
Dominik Szoboszlai scored in the first half, and Cody Gakpo bookended Liverpool’s performance with a header deep in second-half stoppage time. Still, the Reds surrendered four goals, mostly on AC Milan counterattacks, falling 4-2 in Hong Kong. First Half Liverpool looked the more dangerous side in the first 10 minutes, but AC Milan struck first.…
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Liverpool Sign Jeremie Frimpong
Liverpool did not wait long to bolster their roster after winning the Premier League title. The Reds signed Jeremie Frimpong from Byran Leverkusen. “It went quite easy,” Frimpong said. “Liverpool came and said they had interest, and obviously for me it was a no-brainer. “For me, it was like, ‘Whatever you guys do, just get…
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Brighton vs Liverpool – Limping Across The Finish Line: Liverpool Falls To Brighton 3-2
For the second time in as many games, Liverpool could not hold a second-half lead. This time they surrendered goals in the 69th and 85th minutes to go down to defeat 3-2 vs. a Brighton side who admittedly played well all game. First Half Cody Gakpo nearly scored in the first minute, but he put…
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Liverpool vs Arsenal – Liverpool Seek Improvement
It usually has huge implications when the top two teams on the EPL table meet this late in the season. Not this time. That’s because the Reds have already wrapped up the title when Liverpool and Arsenal square off at Anfield on May 11th. However, they will still want to play better than they did…
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Chelsea vs Liverpool – Sluggish Reds Fall To Chelsea
Liverpool suffered a Premier League celebration hangover as they surrendered an early goal and could never recover during a 3-1 loss to Chelsea. First Half Salah forced a Chelsea save in the opening seconds of the match, but it was Chelsea who scored. Enzo Fernández found the back of the net from close range in…
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Liverpool vs Tottenham – One Point Away: Liverpool Host Spurs With Title In Sight
Liverpool are one point away from clinching the Premier League Title, meaning they are just a single result away with four games remaining. The Reds can finish the job on Sunday, April 27th, when they host Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. Various players and manager Arne Slot spoke about the importance of this match and what…
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Leicester vs Liverpool – Reds To Face Foxes For Easter Sunday Showdown
Liverpool are on the verge of history. They could wrap up their 20th League title with a win at King Power Stadium against Leicester City today, on Easter Sunday, and an Arsenal loss. In all, Liverpool need a combined six points over the final six matches to secure the title. With Virgil van Dijk and…
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Van Dijk Signs a Two Years Extension With the Reds
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has signed a two-year contract extension that will see him stay at Anfield until the end of the 2026-27 season. He joins Mohamed Salah in recent players who have extended their stay on Merseyside. “I’m very happy, very proud,” Van Dijk said. “There are so many emotions, obviously, that go…
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