Virgil van Dijk
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Real Madrid 3-1 Liverpool – Jurgen Klopp’s side crash to Champions League final defeat
Liverpool endured heartbreak in the Champions League final as they were beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid in Kiev on Saturday. Despite Jurgen Klopp’s side beginning the contest as the dominant side, Mohamed Salah’s substitution after just 30 minutes changed the nature of the tie. Liverpool’s talisman was forced off with a suspected dislocated shoulder after…
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Liverpool line-up as expected vs Real Madrid – Champions League final
Liverpool line up as expected against Real Madrid with Jurgen Klopp naming the same side from the semi-finals vs Roma in tonight’s Champions League final vs Real Madrid in Kiev. Liverpool take on Real Madrid in the Reds’ biggest game in a decade, with tonight’s meeting at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium kicking off at 7.45PM (BST).…
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Jurgen Klopp reveals how Liverpool intend to replace Philippe Coutinho this summer
Jurgen Klopp discussed the transfer of Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona in January as he explained how he intends to replace the midfielder. Coutinho left Liverpool in January following an extended transfer saga the previous summer as he joined Barcelona for a mammoth £146million. The Reds are yet to spend the money received for the Brazilian,…
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Reported Liverpool target Jamaal Lascelles opens up on transfer speculation
Liverpool are targeting the signing of Jamaal Lascelles according to recent reports, however the Newcastle defender denied any possibility of a move. According to a dubious report by The Independent’s Miguel Delaney on Monday, Jurgen Klopp is looking to add more depth to his defensive options next season that include Virgil van Dijk, Dejan Lovren,…
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Dejan Lovren and Sadio Mane’s pre-Real Madrid press conference – Video
Liverpool duo Dejan Lovren and Sadio Mane spoke to the world’s media ahead of Saturday’s Champions League final against Real Madrid. Liverpool have the tough task of overcoming an experienced Real Madrid, who have won the competition a record 12 times, including the last two consecutive years. The Reds’ attacking trio of Sadio Mane, Mohamed…
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Virgil van Dijk: “I forget I’ve only been here for five months” – Video
Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk looks ahead to the Champions League final against Real Madrid on Saturday as he says he feels settled in to life at Anfield. Van Dijk, who is in his first season at the club, could not hide his excitement ahead of Saturday’s meeting with Real, as he says, “it almost…
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Why Liverpool have nothing to fear against Real Madrid in the Champions League final
Liverpool will face Real Madrid in the final of the Champions League in Kiev on May 26, with the Spanish giants eyeing their third consecutive title. Jurgen Klopp’s attacking side stand between them and a 13th European Cup. Liverpool, whilst being somewhat of a surprise package in the final, cannot be underestimated. The Reds have…
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Liverpool 4-0 Brighton – Reds secure top-four place with emphatic Brighton win
Liverpool cruised to a comfortable 4-0 victory against Brighton and Hove Albion on the final day of the Premier League season to secure a top-four place. Jurgen Klopp’s side needed a point to guarantee Champions League football for next season, and in the end it was a convincing day for the Reds as they eased…
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Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah’s contract details and bonuses revealed
The contract details of Liverpool FC’s Virgil Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are the latest in a line of leaks published by Football Leaks. The finer details of the duo’s contract have been obtained by German news magazine Der Spiegel and published in the book Football Leaks. According to the leak, Liverpool have committed to…
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Liverpool linked with £13m move for Porto centre-back Diogo Leite
Liverpool are ‘leading the race’ to sign FC Porto defender Diogo Leite this summer, according to latest reports. The Reds bought in centre-back Virgil Van Dijk for £75m in January, and it appears Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is looking to further bolster his defensive options. According to The Guardian, Liverpool are interested in signing 19-year-old…
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