Virgil Van Dijk

Should Nat Phillips be a long-term option for Liverpool?

For an emergency centre-half, Nat Phillips has become surprisingly divisive. At least that's the impression I get from my Twitter feed. There are those who believe he's performed well enough in a time of crisis to merit a place in Liverpool's centre-back rotation moving forward. And then there are those who acknowledge the contribution he's made...

Ibrahima Konate – The Lowdown

At 22 years old, and 6 feet 4 inches tall, the towering French centre back comprises much of what Jurgen Klopp looks for in a central defender. His potential signing could offer some much needed assurance next season. If reports are to be believed. Since Jurgen Koop took over at Liverpool, he has signed two...

Love Nat Phillips, but don’t overrate him

One of the hardest things as a football supporter is finding a fair middle ground. We're all guilty of going overboard one way or the other. If a player you love plays well, it's the greatest performance you've ever seen. If a player you don't rate is slightly off the boil, he's a complete waste...

Virgil van Dijk confirms he will not play in this summer’s Euros with the Netherlands

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk has confirmed that he will not play in this summer's Euros, instead, focusing on a proper pre-season for The Reds. Van Dijk, who will be 30 in July, believes he has the best chance of a full recovery from his knee injury if he is not rushed back into action in...

Ben Davies: The Latest Example Of Liverpool Market Strategy

Unless you're an ex Liverpool player, the likelihood is that you and I have played the same number of minutes for the Reds as Ben Davies: zero. The centre half arrived at the injury-depleted defending champions in January from Championship side Preston North End and was expected to plug the considerable gap left in Liverpool's...

Bissouma reaction: Some Liverpool fans will never learn

If you're expecting a memorable summer in the transfer market at Liverpool, you're in for a horrible shock. Unfortunately, this isn't FIFA or Football Manager, so the Reds won't be splashing an endless stream of cash, as Jurgen Klopp's men look to bounce back from this most dispiriting of seasons. Given the impact that COVID-19 has...

Virgil Van Dijk’s impact on Liverpool

When Liverpool paid a club-record £75million to bring Virgil van Dijk to Anfield, they hadn’t conceded fewer than 40 Premier League goals in a single season since 2009/10. On a couple of occasions, they’d even conceded 50.  To challenge for a place in the top four, teams generally had to finish with a goal difference...

Two Liverpool defenders step up rehabilitation from long-term injuries

Liverpool defenders Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez continued their rehabilitation from long-term injuries at the AXA Training Centre this week. The official club site posted some pictures that should be hugely encouraging to Reds fans as we look forward to next season. Van Dijk and Gomez can be seen doing some light running and...

“Nobody should force that and nobody will” – Klopp gives his take on Virgil van Dijk’s potential availability for the Euros this summer

Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp insists that Virgil van Dijk's return from serious injury should not be rushed in any way this summer. Van Dijk has been out injured since Jordan Pickford's horror challenge on the defender in the Merseyside derby back in October. The Dutch international defender is now back doing some light jogging and...

Liverpool Need To Address Lack of Height In Summer Window

With so many defensive injuries, Liverpool's season has really suffered. It'll take no level of footballing comprehension to know that without Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, and Joel Matip for most of the season the Reds have suffered in a defensive sense. But so many absences in their back-line has hurt the Anfield club elsewhere. Trent Alexander...