Virgil van Dijk
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It’s time for VAR in the Premier League as Liverpool’s frustrations with poor officials continue
During his post-Tottenham press conference, Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp was visibly upset after criticising the officials after a dramatic finish at Anfield that ended 2-2. The German manager admitted he thought he would be hit with “the biggest fine in world football” for his true thoughts on the Tottenham’s dramatic late equalizer at Anfield. Harry Kane,…
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Van Dijk responds to Carragher’s weight claims and talks life at Anfield
Virgil Van Dijk has responded to Jamie Carragher’s comments that he needs to ‘lose a bit of weight’ by joking the former Reds defender can come visit him in the dressing room. Van Dijk’s fitness has been the subject of debate since his arrival, with now Sky pundit Jamie Carragher saying he has been hampered…
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Klopp and Pochettino’s tactics were ‘almost like chess’ during 2-2 draw
A closer look at the tactics deployed by Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino during Sunday’s enthralling 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool were marginally better in the first half, having taken the lead in the 3rd minute through Mohamed Salah’s 20th goal of the Premier League season in only 25 games. In the second…
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Virgil van Dijk criticises Harry Kane for diving and rues penalty call
Liverpool centre back Virgil van Dijk believes Harry Kane dived to win a penalty in the 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. Premier League referee Jon Moss ruled Kane had been brought down after an apparent slight touch from goalkeeper Loris Karius, after being controversially allowed to play on despite being in an offside…
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Pochettino says officials were ‘amazing’ and Liverpool were ‘lucky’ to get a point
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino insisted the officials made ‘amazing’ calls during his side’s draw against Jurgen Klopp’s men, but believes they were the better team on the day. Loris Karius was judged to have taken out Harry Kane for a penalty with five minutes to go, with the score level at 1-1. Replays showed their…
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Klopp furious as he says referee Jon Moss wanted to be centre of attention
Jurgen Klopp has accused referee Jonathan Moss for wanting to be the centre of attention in Liverpool’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Tottenham. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring after just three minutes, however a jaw-dropping strike from Victor Wanyama late sparked a frantic ending to the clash. Harry Kane was awarded a penalty after being judged…
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Video and Report: Liverpool 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Liverpool and Tottenham both scored in injury time as the points were shared at Anfield in an enthralling 2-2 draw on Sunday. Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold replaced Joel Matip and Joe Gomez (injured) in the starting eleven for Jurgen Klopp’s side who, after the 4-1 thrashing at Wembley earlier in the season, were…
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Liverpool vs Spurs: Everything you need to know
Liverpool host Tottenham at Anfield this Sunday as they look to move themselves further away from their opponents in the top-four chase. The last time the two sides played, at Wembley in October, Jurgen Klopp’s side were humiliated in a 4-1 defeat and the German will clearly want to right that result on Sunday. The…
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Liverpool name updated Champions League squad
Jurgen Klopp today announced his Liverpool squad for the knockout stages of the Champions League, with three players being called up and four removed. The Reds take on FC Porto in the last 16 of the competition, with the first tie taking place away in Portugal on 14th February. Nathaniel Clyne has yet to feature…
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Jurgen Klopp’s pre-Tottenham press conference
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp spoke on a range of issues ahead of Sunday’s crucial Premier League fixture against Tottenham at Anfield. Klopp insisted that Virgil van Dijk has no lingering fitness issues, despite Jamie Carragher’s claim that Liverpool’s new £75m signing needs to lose weight. Carragher had earlier told Sky Sports: “I think it will…
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