Virgil Van Dijk

Liverpool’s Ambition: Why Alexander Isak Could Be the Missing Piece Liverpool’s remarkable rise under Arne Slot has been nothing short of extraordinary. Winning the Premier League title in his debut season, Slot has reignited a fire at Anfield that many feared might dim after Jurgen Klopp’s departure. Now, as the club prepares for its second...

Konaté’s Future and Liverpool’s New Contract Reality With Real Madrid circling and just a year remaining on his contract, Ibrahima Konaté finds himself at the centre of a growing dilemma — one that perfectly illustrates Liverpool’s new, unforgiving approach under Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes. The club’s new hierarchy is not interested in sentiment, nor...

Liverpool’s Preston Return Will Be Anything But Routine This is an abridged version; the full article is available on free our 'It Was Always... Liverpool' Substack page: Grief still close to the surface Liverpool’s visit to Deepdale on Sunday will be more than a pre-season fixture. For the first time since the tragic death of Diogo Jota...

Liverpool Transfers: Journalists Provide Worrying Updates on Ibrahima Konate's Future Liverpool have enjoyed an electric start to the transfer window, signing Giorgi Mamardashvili, Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Freddie Woodman already. There have also been exits for the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Coaimhin Kelleher, Nat Phillips and Jarell Quansah. Now with just three senior...

Liverpool’s Pre-Season: Arne Slot Ready to Hand Amara Nallo His Chance Liverpool return to action this Sunday when they visit Preston North End for their first pre-season fixture. It promises to be an emotional day, the team’s first outing since the tragic passing of Diogo Jota. The club will continue to honour Jota’s memory at...

Centre-back Gap Needs Addressing Liverpool’s summer rebuild continues, and following the sale of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen, attention has turned to shoring up the heart of defence. With just three senior centre-backs currently available, it's clear the Reds can’t afford to walk into the new season under-resourced—especially with ambitions across four competitions. While links to...

Marc Guehi’s Path to Liverpool Clears as UEFA Drama Unfolds Liverpool’s need for a centre-back has become urgent following Jarell Quansah’s departure to Bayer Leverkusen. With only Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté and Joe Gomez left as senior centre-back options, Arne Slot must act fast to avoid a depth crisis in his defensive line. Of those...

Joao Pedro Hails Liverpool Icon as Career’s Toughest Opponent Joao Pedro may be the name lighting up Chelsea headlines right now, but even amid the fanfare of his Club World Cup heroics, the Brazilian striker has shown clear admiration for one of Liverpool’s finest. As attention builds around Pedro’s bright start to life at Stamford...

Liverpool’s Defensive Plans in Jeopardy as Guehi Pursuit Faces Newcastle Interference With Liverpool tying down Virgil van Dijk to a new two-year contract, fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing their captain and defensive stalwart remains committed. However, beyond the Dutchman, things look far less secure. Ibrahima Konaté’s contract runs until 2026, but reports from...

Diogo Jota’s Legacy Lives On in Brick, Grass and Heart When Diogo Jota’s name was announced at the Igreja Matriz de Gondomar, there was no roar of a crowd, only silence and grief. But the tributes that followed spoke of a footballer who mattered. Not just in goals and assists, but in action and affection....