Virgil Van Dijk

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...

Report: Premier League star wants to sign for Liverpool

Liverpool Receive Boost in Pursuit of Long-Term Transfer Target Liverpool’s long term planning in central defence has taken on fresh momentum after reports credited to Caught Offside revealed that Micky van de Ven is open to a move to Anfield. It is a development that speaks directly to a growing need within Liverpool, where succession...

“You’re expected to perform” – Virgil van Dijk sends warning to Liverpool teammates ahead of Barnsley clash

Virgil van Dijk Sends Warning to Liverpool Teammates Ahead of Barnsley Clash Liverpool return to Anfield tonight with familiar expectations and an old competition offering fresh purpose. The Emirates FA Cup has a habit of sharpening minds, and with Barnsley arriving for a third round tie, the margin for complacency is exactly zero. This matters...

Journalist: Liverpool hold major advantage in race for Premier League star

Liverpool hold the edge again in battle with Man City Liverpool’s recent transfer business has carried a familiar undertone. Quiet confidence, patience, then a decisive strike. Last summer, the Reds stunned Man City and Bayern Munich by landing Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, a deal few believed they could close. The outcome hinged on player...

Mikel Arteta heaps praise on ‘world-class’ Liverpool duo

Arteta’s Praise Reveals Liverpool’s Defensive Truth Through Konate and Van Dijk Liverpool arrived at the Emirates Stadium under a cloud of doubt, their recent performances raising uncomfortable questions about form, authority and direction. They left with something quieter but arguably more valuable than three points: validation. In a fixture that often exposes weakness rather than...