Virgil Van Dijk

Arne Slot sarcastically responds to bizarre question over potential Xabi Alonso return

Arne Slot, Xabi Alonso and Liverpool’s Familiar Noise of Uncertainty At Liverpool, certainty rarely lasts long. Stability is always provisional, success temporary, and even triumph is treated as something to be audited rather than enjoyed. That is why, despite winning the Premier League title last season, Arne Slot finds himself answering questions not about what...

Liverpool Transfer Latest: Federico Chiesa, Harvey Elliott, Trey Nyoni and more

Liverpool Transfer Latest: Chiesa, Elliott, Nyoni and More Marc Guehi’s move to Manchester City on Monday has reopened a wound that cut deep at Anfield over the summer, and it has left a familiar sense of unease around Liverpool’s defensive planning. The England centre-back was close to joining the Reds in September, yet the deal...

Arne Slot provides Ibrahima Konate update ahead of Marseille vs Liverpool

Arne Slot provides latest on Ibrahima Konate ahead of Liverpool's clash with Marseille Liverpool head to Marseille carrying momentum, expectation and, in one key position, uncertainty. In Arne Slot’s first season in charge, which culminated in a Premier League title in 2024/25, the club have become accustomed to control and clarity. Yet ahead of their...

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,...

Player Ratings: Wirtz shines but Liverpool wasteful with more dropped points

Liverpool 1 - 1 Burnley - PL Player Ratings The Premier League brought about a giant fighting to reclaim last season’s form again a team merely fighting for survival. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. Alisson Becker - 7.0 The giant Brazilian stopper was a relative spectator in the first half as he recycled possession. After the...

Liverpool Confirmed XI vs Burnley

Liverpool Confirmed XI Named for Burnley Test as Slot Brings Changes Liverpool return to Premier League duty with a reshaped side as Arne Slot confirms his starting XI to face Burnley. Six changes have been made from the midweek victory over Barnsley, reflecting both squad rotation and the need for sharper control as domestic priorities...

Report: Liverpool considering move to sign 21-year-old defender

Liverpool Transfer News: Ousmane Diao emerging as key defensive target Liverpool’s search for a new centre-back has taken a significant turn after Manchester City secured Marc Guehi, a move that has forced a swift recalibration inside Anfield’s recruitment department. According to a report from PL BOLD, Liverpool are now monitoring FC Midtjylland defender Ousmane Diao with...

Liverpool Starting XI vs Burnley: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

Liverpool vs Burnley: Team News and Predicted Lineup Liverpool will again be without Mohamed Salah when they face Burnley, and that shapes everything about this fixture. The forward remains on international duty with Egypt, whose third-place play-off against Nigeria takes place in Tangier on Saturday. Under FIFA regulations, players must stay with their national team...

Why Virgil van Dijk Could Anchor Liverpool’s Next Era Under a New System

Virgil van Dijk and the Value of Control There is a growing assumption that Virgil van Dijk’s Liverpool career is nearing its natural conclusion. He is 34, the legs are not quite what they were, and the chaos-heavy demands of the current system have exposed moments that were once erased by sheer athletic dominance. But...

Liverpool vs Burnley – Premier League Preview

Liverpool vs Burnley – Premier League Preview Date: Saturday, 17 January 2026 Venue: Anfield Kick-off: 15:00 BST Liverpool return to Anfield knowing that momentum, finally, is something they can no longer treat as optional. The title defence has long since drifted out of view, but the battle for the top four remains very real — and very fragile...