Virgil van Dijk
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Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs Everton – Shaqiri one of five changes
Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool side for this evening’s Premier League clash against Everton. The Reds boss makes five changes to the side that beat Brighton at the weekend as Adrian, Adam Lallana, Divock Origi, James Milner and Xherdan Shaqiri come into the side. LIVE: Liverpool vs Everton → Adrian replaces the suspended Alisson…
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Liverpool to remain without injured Joel Matip “for a while”
Liverpool defender Joel Matip is facing an extended spell on the sidelines as he struggles to fully recover from a knee injury. The 28-year-old has been out of action since Liverpool’s 1-1 draw against Manchester United in October, with the defender being replaced primarily by Dejan Lovren in the starting eleven. Matip has missed nine…
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Virgil van Dijk pipped to Ballon d’Or 2019 prize by Lionel Messi
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk finished second as Lionel Messi picked up the 2019 Ballon d’Or award on Monday night. The Reds imperious centre-back was the bookies’ favourite alongside five-time winner Messi to pick up the award in the ceremony in Paris. After a stunning campaign with Liverpool that saw van Dijk lift the Champions…
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Liverpool drawn to face Everton at Anfield in FA Cup third round
Liverpool have been drawn to face Everton in the FA Cup third round, which is set for the first weekend of January. The tie is set to take place at Anfield on between January 3rd and 6th, following a home fixture against Sheffield United and before a trip to face Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham. The two…
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Jurgen Klopp proud of his Liverpool side after “special win” over Brighton
Jurgen Klopp praised his side’s ability to keep fighting after Liverpool beat Brighton 2-1 at Anfield on Saturday. Virgil van Dijk linked up with Trent Alexander-Arnold twice in the opening 25 minutes to head Liverpool into a 2-0 lead at half time. An Alisson red card for saving a shot outside the box led to…
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The best photos from Anfield as Liverpool go 11 points clear at top of Premier League
All the best photos from Anfield as Virgil van Dijk scored twice for Liverpool to beat Brighton 2-1 on Saturday afternoon. The Reds edged past Graham Potter’s side to go eleven points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Van Dijk gave Liverpool the lead inside the opening 20 minutes as he got…
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Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool remain grounded despite storming ahead in Premier League
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists his side remain focused “on the next game” instead of thinking about their place in the title race. The Reds beat Brighton 2-1 at Anfield to take an eleven-point lead at the top of the Premier League, at least until Leicester’s meeting with Everton on Sunday. Virgil van Dijk and…
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Liverpool 2-1 Brighton – Highlights and Goals (Video)
Liverpool vs Brighton highlights: Virgil van Dijk netted a brace as Liverpool edged past Brighton 2-1 at Anfield on Saturday. Liverpool 2-1 Brighton ‣ 1-0: Virgil van Dijk (18′) ‣ 2-0: Virgil van Dijk (24′) ‣ 2-1: Lewis Dunk (79′) Jurgen Klopp made three changes to his Liverpool side as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Gini Wijnaldum and Alex…
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Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs Brighton – Trent, Ox and Gini return
Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool side for this afternoon’s Premier League clash against Brighton. The Reds boss makes three changes to the side that drew with Napoli in midweek as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Gini Wijnaldum return to the starting eleven. LIVE: Liverpool vs Brighton → Ahead of Alisson in goal, Alexander-Arnold joins…
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Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs Napoli – Salah one of three changes
Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool side for tonight’s Champions League group stage clash against Napoli. The Reds manager makes three changes to the side that beat Crystal Palace at the weekend as Mohamed Salah, James Milner and Joe Gomez return to the starting eleven. LIVE: Liverpool vs Napoli → In defence, Gomez replaces Trent…
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