The Italian media has blasted Virgil van Dijk for his failure to control Rafael Leao during Milan's 4-2 pre-season win over Liverpool in Hong Kong.

Virgil van Dijk has admitted it has been a "surreal" time for Liverpool’s players following the tragic death of Diogo Jota, but says the squad is united in their desire to honour their late team-mate’s legacy. Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident while returning to pre-season training last month in an incident that brought the footballing world together in mourning.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has explained why captain Virgil van Dijk is not featuring in his side's double-header against Athletic Club.

Virgil van Dijk has called on Liverpool to strengthen in attacking areas yet further, despite their already huge summer outlay.

Virgil van Dijk was furious as Wembley’s air of solemnity was broken on Sunday as a small group of Crystal Palace supporters disrupted a minute’s silence for Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, ahead of the Community Shield. The two brothers tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Spain last month, and both sets of players had gathered at the centre circle to honour their memory.