Virgil van Dijk

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  • Watch: Jurgen Klopp’s pre-match press conference – Monterrey vs Liverpool

    Watch: Jurgen Klopp’s pre-match press conference – Monterrey vs Liverpool

    Jurgen Klopp spoke to reporters in Qatar ahead of Liverpool’s Club World Cup semi-final against Monterrey on Wednesday evening. Liverpool take on Mexican side Monterrey in their first game of the competition at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. Should they come out on top, the Reds will face either Brazilian side Flamengo or Saudi…

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  • Gini Wijnaldum included in Liverpool’s 20-man Club World Cup squad

    Gini Wijnaldum included in Liverpool’s 20-man Club World Cup squad

    Gini Wijnaldum has been included in Liverpool’s Club World Cup squad despite coming off injured during Saturday’s 2-0 win over Watford. The Dutchman’s inclusion in the squad was a doubt after he left the pitch with a possible hamstring injury, with Jurgen Klopp later confirming he had suffered a muscle injury. However, Wijnaldum has been…

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  • Watch: Jurgen Klopp delivers his verdict on Liverpool’s nervy 2-0 win over Watford

    Watch: Jurgen Klopp delivers his verdict on Liverpool’s nervy 2-0 win over Watford

    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praised his side’s resilience as they overcame some shaky moments to beat Watford 2-0 on Saturday. Watford, led by new boss Nigel Pearson, defended deep and frustrated Liverpool whilst creating some clear-cut chances for themselves in the first half. Nevertheless, Liverpool survived the scares and went ahead in the 38th minute…

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  • Liverpool 2-0 Watford – Highlights and Goals (Video)

    Liverpool 2-0 Watford – Highlights and Goals (Video)

    Liverpool vs Watford highlights: Liverpool beat Watford 2-0 at Anfield thanks to a double from Mohamed Salah. Liverpool 2-0 Watford ‣ 1-0: Mohamed Salah (38′) ‣ 2-0: Mohamed Salah (90′) Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp made three changes to the side that beat Salzburg in midweek as Joe Gomez, James Milner and Xherdan Shaqiri returned to…

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  • Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs Watford – Shaqiri one of three changes

    Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs Watford – Shaqiri one of three changes

    Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool side for today’s Premier League lunchtime kick-off against Watford at Anfield. The Reds manager makes three changes to the side that beat Salzburg in midweek as Joe Gomez, James Milner and Xherdan Shaqiri return to the starting eleven. WATCH: Liverpool vs Watford → Gomez replaces the injured Dejan Lovren…

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  • Virgil van Dijk hails Reds teammates as Liverpool reach Champions League last 16

    Virgil van Dijk hails Reds teammates as Liverpool reach Champions League last 16

    Virgil van Dijk was delighted with the way in which Liverpool overcame RB Salzburg to progress into the Champions League last-16 as Group E winners. It was a back-and-forth first half between the two sides on Tuesday, with Liverpool eventually striking twice in two minutes after the interval through Naby Keita and Mohamed Salah as…

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  • Confirmed Liverpool team vs Salzburg – Mane one of 3 changes

    Confirmed Liverpool team vs Salzburg – Mane one of 3 changes

    Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool side for today’s decisive Champions League clash against RB Salzburg. The Reds manager makes three changes to the side that beat Bournemouth on Saturday, with Sadio Mane, Gini Wijnaldum and Trent Alexander-Arnold coming into the starting eleven. WATCH: Salzburg vs Liverpool → Trent Alexander-Arnold is restored to the Reds…

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  • Bournemouth 0-3 Liverpool – Highlights and Goals (Video)

    Bournemouth 0-3 Liverpool – Highlights and Goals (Video)

    Bournemouth vs Liverpool highlights: Liverpool ran out convincing 3-0 winners against Eddie Howe’s side in the Premier League on Saturday. Bournemouth 0-3 Liverpool ‣ 0-1: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (35’) ‣ 0-2: Naby Keita (42’) ‣ 0-3: Mohamed Salah (54’) Jurgen Klopp made seven changes to the side that beat Everton in midweek, with Tuesday’s crucial Champions…

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  • Confirmed Liverpool team vs Bournemouth – Seven changes for Reds

    Confirmed Liverpool team vs Bournemouth – Seven changes for Reds

    Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool side for this afternoon’s Premier League meeting with Bournemouth. The Reds manager makes seven alterations to the side that beat Everton on Wednesday as he rings the changes once again. WATCH: Bournemouth vs Liverpool → Alisson replaces Adrian in goal after serving a one-match suspension as he joins Joe…

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  • Liverpool confirm full strength 23-man squad for Club World Cup in Qatar

    Liverpool confirm full strength 23-man squad for Club World Cup in Qatar

    Liverpool have confirmed their 23-man squad for the Club World Cup in Qatar, with Jurgen Klopp opting for all his usual first-teamers. The Reds travel to the Middle East for the semi-final of the Club World Cup on December 18th, with the final or third-place play-off set to take place on Saturday. Liverpool face Aston…

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