Virgil van Dijk

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  • Virgil van Dijk “proud” of Liverpool’s reaction against Tottenham

    Virgil van Dijk “proud” of Liverpool’s reaction against Tottenham

    Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk praised his Liverpool teammates for the way they reacted after going a goal down against Tottenham. The Reds got off to the worst possible start as Harry Kane headed home to put the visitors ahead after the ball cannoned back to him off the bar from Heung-min Son’s deflected effort…

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  • Klopp provides update on Mohamed Salah’s latest ankle injury

    Klopp provides update on Mohamed Salah’s latest ankle injury

    Jurgen Klopp insisted the injury suffered by Mohamed Salah against Tottenham is “nothing serious” after the forward came off in the second half at Anfield. The Reds came from behind to win against Mauricio Pochettino’s side on Sunday as a second-half goal from Jordan Henderson and a Salah penalty cancelled out Harry Kane’s opener in…

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  • Liverpool vs Tottenham 2-1: Highlights & Goals Video (Oct, 2019)

    Liverpool vs Tottenham 2-1: Highlights & Goals Video (Oct, 2019)

    Liverpool vs Tottenham highlights – Liverpool beat Spurs 2-1 on Sunday thanks to second-half goals from Jordan Henderson and Mohamed Salah. Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham ‣ 0-1: Harry Kane (1′) Assist: N/A ‣ 1-1: Jordan Henderson (52′) Assist: Fabinho ‣ 2-1: Mohamed Salah (75′ pen) Assist: N/A Jurgen Klopp made three changes to the side that…

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  • Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs Spurs – Reds make three changes

    Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs Spurs – Reds make three changes

    Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool side for this afternoon’s Premier League meeting against Tottenham at Anfield. The Liverpool manager makes three changes to the side that beat Genk in midweek as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Gini Wijnaldum and Jordan Henderson come into the side. LIVE: Liverpool vs Tottenham – Watch → Alexander-Arnold joins Dejan Lovren, Virgil…

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  • Confirmed Liverpool team vs Man United: No Salah, Alisson returns

    Confirmed Liverpool team vs Man United: No Salah, Alisson returns

    Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool side for this afternoon’s Premier League clash against Manchester United. The Reds boss makes four changes to the side that beat Leicester ahead of the international break as goalkeeper Alisson, Joel Matip and Jordan Henderson return. Divock Origi replaces Mohamed Salah, who is not in the match-day squad due…

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  • Jurgen Klopp’s delight as Joel Matip signs new £100,000 a week contract at Anfield

    Jurgen Klopp’s delight as Joel Matip signs new £100,000 a week contract at Anfield

    Liverpool FC have confirmed defender Joel Matip has extended his contract at the club for a further five years. The centre-back has become an integral part of Jurgen Klopp’s side since coming in for the injured Joe Gomez at the turn of the year. The Cameroonian has been a consistent performer alongside Virgil van Dijk…

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  • Joe Gomez on getting grilled by Van Dijk, staying humble and striving to be better

    Joe Gomez on getting grilled by Van Dijk, staying humble and striving to be better

    Liverpool defender Joe Gomez says he looks up to fellow centre-back Virgil van Dijk as someone who can improve his own game. The 22-year-old made 16 appearances in the Premier League last year, forming a commendable partnership with van Dijk at the heart of the Reds defence. A broken ankle sustained against Burnley last year…

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  • “We can’t have that personality in our squad” – Klopp’s real reason for not signing Nabil Fekir

    “We can’t have that personality in our squad” – Klopp’s real reason for not signing Nabil Fekir

    Liverpool journalist David Maddock has provided a new insight into why Liverpool backed out of a deal for Nabil Fekir in the summer of 2018. The Reds were on the verge of completing the signing of the Frenchman from Lyon in 2018, going as far as conducting a medical and interviewing Fekir for Liverpool FC’s…

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  • Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs Leicester: Reds make two changes

    Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs Leicester: Reds make two changes

    Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool side for this afternoon’s Premier League clash against Leicester City. The Reds boss makes two changes to the side that beat RB Salzburg 4-3 at Anfield in midweek as Dejan Lovren and James Milner come into the side. LIVE: Liverpool vs Leicester – Watch → Adrian starts in goal…

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  • Liverpool 4-3 RB Salzburg – Highlights and Goals (Video)

    Liverpool 4-3 RB Salzburg – Highlights and Goals (Video)

    Liverpool vs RB Salzburg highlights – Liverpool edged RB Salzburg 4-3 in a seven-goal thriller at Anfield in the Champions League. Liverpool 4-3 RB Salzburg ‣ 1-0: Sadio Mane (9′) Assist: Roberto Firmino ‣ 2-0: Andy Robertson (25′) Assist: Trent Alexander-Arnold ‣ 3-0: Mohamed Salah (36′) Assist: N/A ‣ 3-1: Hee-Chan Hwang (39′) Assist: Enock…

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