Van Dijk leads by example in dominant response
In a match that began with early tension, Liverpool found themselves trailing once again before Hugo Ekitike restored parity against his former club. From that point, the visitors took full control. Headers from Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate before half-time underlined the captain’s influence on both ends...
Craig Burley questions Van Dijk’s leadership after tense moment with Kerkez
Liverpool’s defeat to Manchester United on Sunday has sparked widespread scrutiny, with Craig Burley taking particular aim at Virgil van Dijk’s leadership. The ESPN pundit was critical of how the Liverpool captain reacted to a chaotic defensive incident involving Milos Kerkez, questioning whether his...
Liverpool Sound Out Everton Over Branthwaite Deal Amid Defensive Concerns
Liverpool’s defensive frailties have prompted early transfer discussions across the city divide, with sources indicating that the club held exploratory talks with Everton over England international Jarrad Branthwaite. Though those conversations are understood to have been brief and without progress, the prospect of such a...
Warnock Raises Concerns Over Van Dijk and Kerkez Link-Up After Manchester United Defeat
Liverpool’s defensive frailties were once again exposed at Anfield, as former Reds defender Stephen Warnock questioned the on-pitch relationship between Virgil van Dijk and Milos Kerkez during the 2–1 defeat to Manchester United. The comments came amid growing scrutiny of the team’s...
Van Dijk Demands Calm as Liverpool’s Sloppy Display Extends Losing Run
Liverpool’s captain, Virgil van Dijk, delivered a frank assessment of his side’s frailties following their 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Anfield. The Dutch defender, visibly frustrated after the final whistle, questioned his team’s composure and decision-making as their poor run stretched to a...
Gvardiol Reveals His Admiration for Liverpool Captain Van Dijk
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has openly expressed his admiration for Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, revealing that the Dutchman was his footballing idol growing up. Despite their rivalry on the pitch, the Croatian international has long viewed Van Dijk as the benchmark for modern centre-backs...
Van Dijk’s Composure Under Scrutiny
Liverpool’s defensive stalwart, Virgil van Dijk, has long been regarded as one of world football’s finest centre-backs. His presence, authority, and composure have underpinned the Reds’ success over recent years, with his leadership extending beyond the pitch at Anfield and into the Dutch national team. Yet, according to Dutch legend...
Liverpool considering move to sign another young defender
Liverpool’s ongoing defensive reshuffle looks set to continue into 2025, with club officials intensifying their search for long-term reinforcements. The injury to Giovanni Leoni has left Arne Slot’s squad short of central defensive depth, and with the recent departure of Jarell Quansah, the situation has grown more...
Liverpool Weigh Up Araujo Move Amid Konate Uncertainty
Liverpool supporters have been here before. The club’s hierarchy face another key contract dilemma as Ibrahima Konate edges closer to the final stretch of his deal. According to Caught Offside, the France international “doesn’t seem any closer to agreeing terms on an extension, and he’ll be free...
Carragher Backs Dembele Over Salah for Ballon d’Or Glory
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has sparked discussion with his Ballon d’Or predictions, tipping Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele ahead of Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.
Salah enjoyed a record-breaking season last term, playing a pivotal role in Liverpool’s Premier League triumph during Arne Slot’s first campaign in charge. With...
