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Van Dijk among Liverpool flops in woeful loss to Wolves

Liverpool blew a glorious chance to move into the Premier League's top four by slumping to a humiliating 2-1 loss away to basement boys Wolves on Tuesday. After a strangely subdued first-half showing, the Reds pinned their hosts back in the second half but failed to turn their possession into clear-cut chances. Then, with just 12 minutes to go, Tolu Arokodare bullied Virgil van Dijk in the air, before putting Rodrigo Gomes through to score with Wolves' first shot of any variety all evening.

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Why Konate staying at Liverpool might be best for both

During the November international break, Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate admitted that all of the speculation surrounding his future at Anfield was bothering him. "Some of the things that I read, I’m like, 'Oh la la! That puts me in a tight spot with Liverpool fans. And they don’t even know all the ins and outs,'" the France international told TF1.

Van Dijk picks next Liverpool captain

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has identified Dominik Szoboszlai as a potential successor to the Anfield armband following a string of influential displays from the Hungarian midfielder. Despite an inconsistent campaign for the Merseysiders, Szoboszlai has emerged as a beacon of reliability for Arne Slot’s side, frequently bridging gaps in the squad by operating in various roles, including an unconventional stint at right-back. His adaptability and work ethic have caught the eye of the current skipper, who believes the 25-year-old is fast becoming the heartbeat of the team.

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Van Dijk breaks silence on 'good friend' Salah's future

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has broken his silence on the future of “good friend” Mohamed Salah, with the Egyptian superstar continuing to see a move away from Anfield speculated. Interest from the Saudi Pro League refuses to go away, heading towards the summer transfer window, but those on Merseyside are hoping to see a talismanic presence stay put.

Van Dijk tells 'world class' Konate to snub Madrid for Liverpool stay

Virgil van Dijk has issued a passionate plea to defensive partner Ibrahima Konate, urging the "world-class" centre-back to commit his future to Liverpool as his contract ticks down towards expiry. The Reds captain admits the negotiation process is "never easy" but insists the Frenchman is vital to Arne Slot’s vision, amid growing fears he could leave for free this summer.

Van Dijk leads from the front to lift Liverpool

Liverpool closed the gap on those above them in the Premier League's top-five race as Virgil van Dijk's header secured a 1-0 win over Sunderland on Wednesday. Arne Slot's side became the first visiting team to win at the Stadium of Light this season while taking advantage of both Chelsea and Manchester United dropping points 24 hours earlier.

Boss or pundit? Liverpool star Van Dijk reveals retirement plan

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has been discussing his retirement plans, with the Dutch defender being asked about whether he sees himself as a manager or pundit. There is still plenty left for the Premier League title winner to achieve before the day comes for boots to be hung up for the final time. He wants to continue inspiring the next generation across the present and future.

Van Dijk backed to stay 'even longer' despite £60m Jacquet deal

Virgil van Dijk is being backed to spend “even longer” at Liverpool than the terms of his current contract, with Arne Slot seeing a long-term future for the Dutch defender at Anfield. He is set to turn 35 over the summer, with the odd mistake being allowed to creep into his game this season, while £60 million ($82m) is being invested in the potential of talented French youngster Jeremy Jacquet.

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GOAL's Team of the Champions League league phase

So there we have it! After a mammoth 144 games that included plenty of goals and drama, the curtain has been drawn on the league phase of the 2025-26 Champions League. Arsenal finished top of the table with a perfect record, while Manchester City secured automatic qualification to the round of 16 by the skin of their teeth. But three historic European giants have been eliminated already, in the form of Napoli, Marseille and Ajax.

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Van Dijk makes history by recording unlikely UCL first

Virgil van Dijk has made history by recording an unlikely Champions League first. The Dutch defender etched his name into the record books when lining up for Liverpool in their European encounter with Qarabag. Despite marshalling the Reds’ back line in that game, Van Dijk made a stunning contribution in the final third of the field as he helped Arne Slot’s side to a crushing 6-0 win.

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Liverpool make final decision on Robertson move to Spurs

Andrew Robertson is set to remain a Liverpool player for the rest of the season after the Anfield hierarchy informed Tottenham that a deal is off the table. Spurs had prepared a £5 million package for the Scot, but an injury crisis on Merseyside has forced Liverpool to block the move, granting the wish of captain Virgil van Dijk who urged the club to keep his defensive partner.

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‘He’s my vice-captain’ - Van Dijk’s transfer message to Robertson

Virgil van Dijk is eager to see “my vice-captain” Andy Robertson remain at Liverpool. Mounting speculation during the January transfer window suggests that the Scotland international left-back has emerged as a shock target for Tottenham. Van Dijk is hoping that a fellow two-time Premier League title winner will not be allowed to leave Anfield.

Van Dijk slams refereeing and calls out VAR after mistake costs Liverpool

Van Dijk slams refereeing and calls out VAR after mistake costs Liverpool as the Reds lost 3-2 in dramatic fashion. The Netherlands international believes he was fouled and blames the referee and VAR technology for not awarding a free-kick just before Amine Adli scored the winner.

Van Dijk slammed for rookie error leading to Bournemouth goal

Virgil van Dijk attracted criticism after being at fault as Bournemouth opened the scoring during Liverpool's trip to the south coast on Saturday night. The Reds captain failed to clear a long ball into his team's penalty area, allowing Alex Scott to cross for Evanilson to put the Cherries ahead. The Dutchman has made some uncharacteristic errors during a difficult season for Arne Slot's side so far and this latest mistake brought him further under the microscope.

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