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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Reds to make four changes? – Injuries, team news and predicted lineup vs Newcastle
All the latest team news ahead of Liverpool’s trip to St. James’ Park to face Newcastle United in the Premier League. The Reds suffered a blow in their Champions League semi-final tie against Barcelona, losing 3-0 in the first-leg on Wednesday night. However, their attention returns to the Premier League title race, with victory over…
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Confirmed Liverpool team vs Barcelona – No Firmino, Gomez starts for Reds
Jurgen Klopp has named his side for tonight’s Champions League tie against Barcelona at the Camp Nou. The Reds will be hoping they can bring a positive result back to Anfield next week as they look to secure qualification to the Champions League final for the second year running. Liverpool thrashed Huddersfield 5-0 on Friday…
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Incredible scenes in Barcelona as travelling Kop get in the mood for Champions League semi-final
Thousands of Liverpool fans gathered in Barcelona ahead of tonight’s Champions League semi-final between Liverpool and Barcelona. Liverpool supporters emerged in the city centre on Tuesday evening, however the occasion was marred by some fans engaging in anti-social and racist behaviour whilst police were reported to have struck several Reds fans with batons. The travelling…
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Liverpool defensive duo prepared for huge test against Lionel Messi and co
Liverpool defenders Virgil van Dijk and Andy Robertson insist the entire team need to be defensively switched on against Barcelona on Wednesday night. The Reds take on the La Liga champions for the first-leg of their Champions League semi-final at Camp Nou. Jurgen Klopp’s side have been extremely hard to score against, let alone beat,…
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Virgil van Dijk: Liverpool’s colossal defender voted PFA Player of the Year 2018-19
Virgil van Dijk has been voted the PFA Player of the Year for the 2018-19 season after a stellar campaign at Liverpool. The Dutchman saw off competition from Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling, Sergio Aguero and Bernardo Silva with fellow teammate Sadio Mane and Chelsea forward Eden Hazard completing the six-man shortlist of nominees. Van Dijk…
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Liverpool 5-0 Huddersfield – Highlights and Goals (Video)
Liverpool vs Huddersfield highlights – The Reds went back to the top of the league with a 5-0 victory over Huddersfield on Friday night. Liverpool 5-0 Huddersfield ‣ 1-0: Naby Keita (1′) ‣ 2-0: Sadio Mane (23′) ‣ 3-0: Mohamed Salah (45+1′) ‣ 4-0: Sadio Mane (66′) ‣ 5-0: Mohamed Salah (83′) Daniel Sturridge started…
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Watch: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s hilarious vlog at Liverpool’s new kit shoot
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain went on a hilarious behind-the-scenes tour at the shooting of Liverpool’s new 2019/20 home kit. The Reds released their 2019/20 home and goalkeeper shirts on Thursday morning, with both kits being received well amongst supporters. As is now customary when Liverpool release a new kit, Oxlade-Chamberlain was there to provide a behind-the-scenes tour…
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All the best photos from Portugal as Liverpool reach Champions League semi-finals
All the best photos from Estadio do Dragao as Liverpool beat Porto 4-1 to seal progression into the Champions League semi-finals. It was yet another successful night in Europe for Jurgen Klopp’s side as they swept aside Porto to clinch a 6-1 aggregate win. Sadio Mane opened the scoring for the Reds in the first-half,…
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Porto 1-4 Liverpool – Highlights and Goals (Video)
Porto vs Liverpool highlights – The Reds progressed to the Champions League semi-finals with a 3-1 victory over Porto on Wednesday. Porto 1-4 Liverpool (1-6 agg) ‣ 0-1: Sadio Mane (26′) ‣ 0-2: Mohamed Salah (57′) ‣ 1-2: Eder Militao (69′) ‣ 1-3: Roberto Firmino (77′) ‣ 1-4: Virgil van Dijk (84′) Liverpool took a…
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Liverpool confirm 21-man squad for Porto clash as duo miss out
Liverpool have confirmed their 21-man travelling squad to Porto for their Champions League quarter-final second leg on Wednesday. Jurgen Klopp will be without both Dejan Lovren and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who missed training at Melwood ahead of the trip. Lovren misses out due to illness, with Joel Matip likely to continue alongside Virgil van Dijk at…
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