Virgil Van Dijk

Jérémy Jacquet’s Liverpool Rise Shows Why Andoni Iraola May Have Struck Gold Liverpool’s opening weeks of the season have carried a familiar blend of promise, tension and scrutiny, but through the noise one theme has emerged with increasing clarity. Jérémy Jacquet has looked like a footballer born for this stage. For all the summer attention around...

Liverpool vs Manchester City: Bradley Barcola Could Lead Attack After Isak and Gakpo Blow Liverpool head into Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Manchester City short where it matters most, up front. Andoni Iraola has confirmed that Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are both unavailable, which leaves Liverpool without three recognised centre-forwards once Hugo Ekitike is...

Virgil van Dijk Sets Tone for Liverpool vs Manchester City as Anfield Awaits Premier League Test Liverpool return to Premier League action with one of the standout fixtures of the weekend, and Virgil van Dijk has made clear there is a genuine sense of anticipation inside the camp ahead of Manchester City’s visit to Anfield. In...

Steven Gerrard Identifies Jeremy Jacquet as Virgil van Dijk's Liverpool Successor Liverpool have spent much of the past decade building their defensive identity around Virgil van Dijk. Finding someone capable of eventually inheriting that responsibility has long appeared among the club's most daunting challenges. Steven Gerrard, however, believes the answer may already be playing alongside...

Liverpool vs Manchester City – Premier League Preview Date: Saturday, 11th October 2026 Venue: Anfield Kick-off: 16:30 GMT After five games of the new Premier League campaign, Liverpool prepare for one of the biggest tests of Andoni Iraola’s early reign as Manchester City arrive at Anfield. There is never a shortage of talking points when these two sides meet,...

Liverpool Injury Crisis Before Manchester City Clash as Andoni Iraola Weighs Striker Options Liverpool go into Sunday’s meeting with Manchester City carrying a problem that matters more than noise, more than atmosphere, more than whatever edge Anfield will generate. The issue is up front. Andoni Iraola could be without two key attackers, and that changes...

Galatasaray Plot January Move for Liverpool Captain Virgil van Dijk Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has emerged as a reported January transfer target for Galatasaray, with the Turkish champions hoping uncertainty surrounding his Anfield contract could create an opportunity to secure a high-profile signing. The Netherlands international is approaching the final months of his current Liverpool...

Virgil van Dijk Still Sets the Standard as Premier League’s Best Centre-Back Virgil van Dijk has been measured against every elite centre-back of the modern era for years. The reason is simple. He belongs in that company, and for many, he sits above it. At Liverpool, Van Dijk has done the lot. He transformed a fragile...

Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah Debate Says Plenty About Manchester United’s Problems When rival fans start openly picking Liverpool players for Manchester United, the point is obvious. Liverpool have spent years setting the standard, while United have spent too long patching holes. The latest debate centred on two modern Liverpool greats, Virgil van Dijk and...

Liverpool vs Manchester City: Chris Kavanagh Appointment Raises Stakes at Anfield Chris Kavanagh will referee Liverpool’s Premier League meeting with Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday, and that matters. In a fixture already loaded with consequence, the official in the middle becomes part of the story. Kavanagh, who was born in Manchester, takes charge of one...