Liverpool Captain

Van Dijk on potential departure of vice-captain “I want him to stay”

Virgil van Dijk Makes Andy Robertson Future Clear as Tottenham Talks Continue Virgil van Dijk has made clear his desire for Andy Robertson to remain at Liverpool, as negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur continue ahead of the January transfer deadline. Speaking after the Reds’ 3–2 defeat to Bournemouth, the club captain underlined the importance of his...

Van Dijk to address Liverpool squad following Burnley frustration

Van Dijk Steps Forward as Liverpool Search for Answers A revealing moment unfolded at Anfield as Liverpool’s frustrating 1-1 draw with Burnley prompted a familiar response from their captain. Virgil van Dijk, visibly angered by another lapse in concentration, is expected to convene a players’ meeting to confront issues threatening to derail Champions League qualification,...

Van Dijk: “I don’t like boos from my own fans”

Van Dijk Confronts Liverpool Malaise After Burnley Draw Liverpool’s season has reached an uncomfortable juncture, one defined not by collapse but by erosion. Momentum, once so reliable at Anfield, now feels fragile. Following a 1-1 draw with Burnley, a result that extended a worrying run of league stalemates, Virgil van Dijk offered an unusually candid...

“We will do everything we can” – Virgil van Dijk sends message to Liverpool fans ahead of Burnley clash

Liverpool vs Burnley: Van Dijk Sets the Tone as Momentum Matters Liverpool’s meeting with Burnley at Anfield is framed not simply as another fixture in a crowded calendar, but as a moment of definition. Runs can be deceptive in football; they can flatter, they can distract, they can even numb urgency. Virgil van Dijk, though,...

“I’m really looking forward to it” – Liverpool star looks ahead to crucial Arsenal clash

Van Dijk Embraces Arsenal Test as Liverpool Eye Statement Away Result Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk - on the official site previewing the game - has framed the upcoming trip to Arsenal as both a challenge and an opportunity, underlining the scale of the task facing the reigning champions as the Premier League season reaches...

Virgil van Dijk reflects on Liverpool’s 2025: Diogo Jota, Premier League title and more

Liverpool in 2025: Virgil van Dijk’s Year of Extremes Liverpool entered 2025 in transition, Arne Slot had taken the reins in the summer of 2024, steadying a club still adjusting to life after Jurgen Klopp’s departure. By April, the questions had evaporated. Liverpool answered emphatically, dismantling Tottenham 5-1 at Anfield to seal the 2024/25 Premier...

£60m star could be set to replace Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool

Liverpool’s Succession Plan Already Includes a Captain in Waiting Liverpool’s long-term planning increasingly reflects an acceptance that even elite figures do not last forever. Virgil van Dijk remains one of Europe’s outstanding centre-backs and continues to set standards as captain under Arne Slot, but his contract runs until 2027 and he will be approaching his...

Virgil van Dijk sends message to Liverpool teammates after Brighton victory

Van Dijk message sets tone for Liverpool push Virgil van Dijk has rarely been one to overstate momentum, and his message following Liverpool’s latest upturn was characteristically measured. Back to back victories have steadied Arne Slot’s side, but the captain was keen to stress that progress will only be meaningful if it is sustained. Liverpool followed...

Virgil can Dijk calls Salah “one of his leaders”

Van Dijk stresses unity at Liverpool after Salah return and Afcon departure Squad unity reaffirmed after turbulent week Virgil van Dijk has delivered a clear message of solidarity from inside the Liverpool camp following Mohamed Salah’s return to the squad in the 2-0 win over Brighton. After a week dominated by external noise and intense scrutiny,...

Virgil van Dijk set to hit major milestone in Liverpool vs Brighton

Liverpool milestones frame Brighton encounter Anfield rarely needs extra narrative, yet Saturday’s meeting with Brighton arrives carrying quiet significance. Liverpool’s season continues to move at pace, shaped by late goals, resilience after European nights and the calm authority of familiar figures. Within that flow sit two personal landmarks, one for a local midfielder who has...