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Bayer 04 Leverkusen v Arsenal FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg

‘So big and fast’ - Madueke names his toughest opponent

Arsenal winger Noni Madueke has opened up on the challenges of facing the Premier League’s elite defenders, identifying one Liverpool star as the ultimate test. The England international also reflected on his high-profile career path which saw him swap Stamford Bridge for the Emirates in a landmark move.

Steven Gerrard Virgil van Dijk Liverpool

Next Liverpool captain? Candidate with Gerrard ‘characteristics’

Liverpool will need to appoint a new club captain at some point in the not too distant future, but who should inherit the armband from Virgil van Dijk? Former Reds defender Glen Johnson has told GOAL that Dominik Szoboszlai is an ideal candidate to take on that responsibility as the versatile and passionate Hungarian boasts “characteristics that Steven Gerrard had”.

Manchester United v Liverpool - Premier League

'We are not kids' - Van Dijk hits back at 'holiday' claims

Virgil van Dijk has issued a defiant response to suggestions that Liverpool players have been prioritising holidays over hard work following their demoralising 3-2 defeat to Manchester United. The Reds captain labelled the current campaign "unacceptable" as the reigning Premier League champions struggle to secure a top-four finish under Arne Slot.

Paris Saint-Germain FC v Liverpool FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg

Rooney uses Zlatan anecdote to warn Van Dijk of ‘age’ concern

Wayne Rooney has warned Liverpool stalwarts Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah that "age gets to us all" as the legendary duo approach the twilight of their careers at Anfield. The former Manchester United captain suggested that even the club's most influential leaders are not immune to a decline in physical levels as they enter their mid-thirties.

Nottingham Forest v Liverpool - Premier League

Van Dijk admits Alisson exit would be 'big blow' for Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk has admitted that losing Alisson Becker would represent a "big blow" for Liverpool as speculation regarding a move to Italy continues to gather pace. The Brazilian goalkeeper has been heavily linked with a switch to Juventus, with it reported that there has been contact between the Serie A giants and the player's representatives.

Van Dijk hopeful 'quick healer' Salah hasn't played final Liverpool game

Virgil van Dijk has backed Mohamed Salah to win his race against time to pull on the Liverpool shirt one last time before his Anfield departure. The Egyptian superstar left the pitch in tears during the weekend victory over Crystal Palace, sparking fears that a legendary career on Merseyside has reached a premature end.

Liverpool v Crystal Palace - Premier League

Van Dijk ‘not worried’ about four-goal Isak

Virgil van Dijk has insisted he has no concerns regarding Alexander Isak’s slow start to life at Liverpool after the striker finally broke his Anfield duck in the Premier League. The Sweden international, who arrived for a club-record fee from Newcastle in the summer, found the net in a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace to boost the Reds' Champions League qualification hopes.

Van Dijk & Salah are immortal! Liverpool legends decide derby

Liverpool moved seven points clear in the race for a top-five finish in the Premier League as a last-gasp Virgil van Dijk goal secured a 2-1 win over Everton on Sunday. Mohamed Salah had marked his final Merseyside Derby with the opening goal before Beto's second-half equaliser looked like ensuring a share of the spoils, only for Van Dijk to find the back of the net and secure victory in the first meeting between the great rivals at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Liverpool FC v Paris Saint-Germain FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg

Van Dijk admits he's 'not in a good place' after PSG loss

Virgil van Dijk offered a brutally honest assessment of Liverpool's Champions League exit, admitting the Reds simply didn't do enough to overcome Paris Saint-Germain. The captain confessed he is "not in a good place" after the 2-0 second-leg defeat at Anfield saw the Premier League side dumped out of Europe.

Van Dijk demands 'something special' from Liverpool vs Atletico

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has delivered a brutally honest verdict on his team's chances of overturning a 2-0 deficit against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals. Speaking ahead of Tuesday's crucial second leg at Anfield, the Dutch defender warned that a dramatic improvement is required and called upon the home fans to inspire a special night.

Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

Van Dijk 'not worried' about 'humble' Ngumoha amid UCL start calls

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has thrown his support behind teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha, insisting the youngster would take a Champions League start against Paris Saint-Germain "in his stride". The 17-year-old has again become the talk of Merseyside after a record-breaking performance against Fulham over the weekend.

Van Dijk issues a warning to Liverpool's management over the ticket crisis

Dutch defender does justice to the Reds' fans

Robertson hails 'unbelievable' Ngumoha after Liverpool win

Andy Robertson has hailed Liverpool starlet Rio Ngumoha as "unbelievable" after the teenager ignored his instructions to score a stunning goal against Fulham. The veteran full-back admitted he was shouting for a pass on the overlap, but was more than happy to be proven wrong by the youngster's clinical finish at Anfield.

Brighton & Hove Albion v Liverpool - Premier League

Van Dijk urges Liverpool to 'give absolutely everything' for UCL place

Virgil van Dijk calls on his Liverpool teammates to give “absolutely everything” in the final weeks of the season as the battle for Champions League qualification intensifies. The captain admitted the squad is hurting after a run of disappointing results but insists the players must respond on the pitch.

Van Dijk: Liverpool season 'unacceptable' but PSG comeback possible

Virgil van Dijk has labelled Liverpool’s season “unacceptable” after a series of disappointing results but insists the team can still produce a dramatic Champions League comeback against Paris Saint-Germain. The Reds captain believes Anfield can once again inspire a famous European turnaround after they suffered a 2-0 defeat in the French capital.

A sensational deal… Could Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk unite at a new club?

Turkish giants are planning to sign a Liverpool duo

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Frequently asked questions

: Enzo Fernandez plays as a central attacking midfielder, a central midfielder, or as one of the two holding midfielders in a double pivot for Chelsea.
: Enzo Fernandez was born in San Martin, Buenos Aires, in Argentina.
: Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea's most expensive signing ever, wears the No. 8 jersey at the club and is a versatile option in midfield.
: Enzo Fernandez stands at 1.78m (5ft 10in). He has a combative style of play and has become an integral part of the Chelsea XI.
: Enzo Fernandez weighs 78kg (172 lbs). The Argentine international relies on his physicality, although he has a bigger influential when he orchestrates play from deeper positions by playing line-breaking passes.
: Enzo Fernandez played for local club Club La Recova at a very young age, before joining the River Plate academy in 2007, at the age of six.
: Enzo Fernandes has two children with his wife Valentina Cervantes - a daughter named Olivia and a son named Benjamin.
: Enzo Fernandes is married to Argentine social media influencer and model Valentina Cervantes.

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