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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Jurgen Klopp reveals transfer thinking behind signing ‘world-class’ players for Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp has given an insight into what he looks at before signing a player, insisting they must have “world-class potential.” The Reds boss has been at Anfield for four years and has vastly improved the side, bringing in a number of players who are integral to the current team. Klopp is lauded as being…
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In Photos: Liverpool start Champions League defence with Napoli defeat
All the photos from Italy as Liverpool started the defence of their Champions League crown with a 2-0 defeat against Napoli on Tuesday. The Reds were hoping to improve on the result at Stadio San Paolo last year as they took on Carlo Ancelotti’s side for the second year running in Group E. Despite a…
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Napoli 2-0 Liverpool – Highlights and Goals (Video)
Napoli vs Liverpool highlights – Liverpool crashed to a 2-0 defeat against Napoli in the Champions League group stage on Tuesday. Napoli 2-0 Liverpool ‣ 1-0: Dries Mertens (82′) ‣ 2-0: Fernando Llorente (90+2′) Jurgen Klopp made three changes to the side that beat Newcastle at the weekend as James Milner, Jordan Henderson and Roberto…
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Confirmed Liverpool team vs Napoli – Firmino one of three changes
Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool side for this evening’s Champions League opener against Napoli at Stadio San Paolo. The Reds boss makes three changes to his side from the one that beat Newcastle 3-1 at Anfield at the weekend. LIVE: Napoli vs Liverpool – Stream → Roberto Firmino made a huge impact after coming…
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Jurgen Klopp on what Xherdan Shaqiri, Dejan Lovren and others need to do for game-time
Jurgen Klopp has insisted Xherdan Shaqiri is a “real option” despite being used sparingly at the start of this season. The Swiss international has been limited to just two substitute appearances in the Premier League this season, making late cameos against Newcastle and Burnley in Liverpool’s last two games. Shaqiri was brought on against the…
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Liverpool’s Gini Wijnaldum shines as Netherlands claim historic win over Germany
Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum produced a brilliant display to help the Dutch claim their first win in Germany in almost 17 years. Wijnaldum, who featured alongside fellow Reds teammate Virgil van Dijk, assisted and scored on the night as Netherlands beat Germany 4-2 in their EURO 2020 qualifier in Hamburg. It’s unusual for the 28-year-old…
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Burnley 0-3 Liverpool – Highlights and Goals (Video)
Burnley vs Liverpool highlights – A dominant Liverpool display saw the Reds beat Burnley 3-0 at Turf Moor. Burnley 0-3 Liverpool ‣ 0-1: Chris Wood OG (33′) ‣ 0-2: Sadio Mane (37′) ‣ 0-3: Roberto Firmino (80′) The home side had an early chance as Chris Wood got the better of Virgil van Dijk, with…
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Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs Arsenal – Fabinho and Henderson return
Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool side for this afternoon’s Premier League clash against Arsenal. The Liverpool manager makes two changes to his starting eleven from the one that beat Southampton last Saturday. LIVE: Liverpool vs Arsenal – Stream → Fabinho and Jordan Henderson return to the side in place of James Milner and Alex…
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Southampton 1-2 Liverpool – Highlights and Goals (Video)
Southampton vs Liverpool highlights – Goals from Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino saw Liverpool beat Southampton 2-1 in the Premier League. Southampton 1-2 Liverpool ‣ 0-1: Sadio Mane (45′) ‣ 0-2: Roberto Firmino (71′) ‣ 1-2: Danny Ings (83′) The Reds earned all three points in their first away Premier League fixture of the season…
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Confirmed Liverpool lineup vs Southampton – Klopp makes three changes
Jurgen Klopp has named his Liverpool side for this afternoon’s Premier League meeting against Southampton. The boss makes three changes to his starting eleven from the one that beat Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup final in Istanbul on Wednesday night. LIVE: Southampton vs Liverpool – Stream → Adrian, who freakishly sustained a swollen ankle…
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