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Continues to lead defense Van Dijk concluded the season starting in all 40 matches played in all competitions, totaling three goals and one assist with 157 clearances and 20 blocks.

Impact Van Dijk finished his fifth season with the club as the leader of the defense yet again, averaging about 3.5 clearances per match. However, he only held 10 clean sheets fewer than his total from last season, which was his career high. The Dutchman will enter his sixth season as he is expected to keep up his form after a healthy 2022/23 season.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win van Dijk assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Brentford. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 5th minu...

Impact van Dijk got the assist for the only goal during Saturday's narrow win. It was also another clean sheet for the center-back who did well to make 10 clearances and an interception. van Dijk is up four goal contributions from center-back while keeping two clean sheets in a row in the Premier League.

MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns clean sheet van Dijk had three tackles (one won) and six clearances in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Fulham.

Impact van Dijk had plenty to do behind the ball Wednesday, and he did well to earn the clean sheet. The center-back once again shut down the opposition attack and was good for a plethora of defensive options. van Dijk has made 114 clearances and scored three goals in 29 Premier League starts.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Given night off Van Dijk was not included in the match-day squad against Chelsea on Tuesday after manager Jurgen Klopp told reporters, "Virg is not available and all the rest is like some get a re...

Impact Van Dijk has started 31 times for the club this season across EPL and UCL competition, so it appears the towering defender just needed some time off. Still, it will be a situation worth monitoring for fantasy players ahead of Sunday's clash with Arsenal. In the meantime, Joel Matip will step into the backline in van Dijk's stead.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Virgil van Dijk promises 'hard talking' as Liverpool face up to crunch Chelsea and Arsenal clashes Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool's players will not shirk an honest assessment of their 4-1 defeat at Manchester City in the Premier League...

APRIL 2, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Busy in loss van Dijk registered four tackles (three won), seven clearances and one interception in Saturday's 4-1 defeat to Manchester City.

Impact van Dijk piled on the defensive volume as he worked to repel wave after wave of City attacks. In the end it was all for nothing as Liverpool were routed and left with a heavy loss. The center-back has plenty of defensive volume to build a floor on week-to-week though clean sheets have been hard to come by for the struggling Reds.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injury rules Liverpool player Bajcetic out for the season

Stefan Bajcetic will miss the rest of the season because of injury

MARCH 16, 2023 • Associated Press

Misses two big chances in loss Van Dijk, the captain, missed two big chances in Saturday's surprise 1-0 loss to Bournemouth.

Impact Van Dijk put in his usual solid defensive performance (four tackles, two clearances and an interception) on Saturday and was the Red's aerial target man in attacks from corners and free kicks. He was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet when a header he placed was cleared from the line by Jefferson Lerma .The regular starting defender has scored three and contributed to eight clean sheets.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bournemouth stuns Liverpool 1-0 to avenge 9-0 loss in EPL

After losing 9-0 at Liverpool earlier this season, Bournemouth got some payback in the Premier League

MARCH 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Virgil van Dijk tells Liverpool to be 'confident and aggressive' vs 'absolutely in form' Man United Manchester United head to Anfield on an 11-match unbeaten run, but Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool's rivals can be conquered.

MARCH 4, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nets opener versus Wolves Van Dijk scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 victory over Wolves.

Impact Van Dijk headed home the first goal of the match via a well-placed Diogo Jota cross to give Liverpool all the cushion it would need in this one. He also added two clearances and one interception for the clean sheet effort. The goal is his third in 20 starts, and he'll remain a threat from set piece situations going forward.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool beats Wolves 2-0, closes in on 4th place in EPL

Liverpool boosted its chances of getting back in the Champions League qualification places in the Premier League by beating Wolverhampton 2-0 thanks to second-half goals by Virgil...

MARCH 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Lionel Messi wins record seventh FIFA best men's player award

Lionel Messi took home a record seventh FIFA best men's player award, while Alexia Putellas won best women's player for the second straight...

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Lionel Messi wins record seventh FIFA best men's player award

Keeps clean sheet in win Van Dijk made two blocks, seven clearances and an interception in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Newcastle United.

Impact Van Dijk kept a clean sheet Saturday against a top-five team in the Premier League in what was his first appearance back from a hamstring injury he suffered in early January. He should remain in the starting lineup for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Real Madrid.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Van Dijk 'ready' to start for Liverpool at Newcastle

Liverpool center back Virgil van Dijk is on track to start at Newcastle on Saturday after sitting out for nearly six weeks with a hamstring injury

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • Associated Press

On bench against Everton Van Dijk (hamstring) was included in the squad to face Everton on Monday.

Impact Van Dijk's return to the squad marks the end of a three-game absence for the central defender due to his hamstring issue. Barring any setbacks, the towering Dutchman should reclaim his spot in the starting XI sooner rather than later, perhaps as early as Saturday's matchup with Newcastle United.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Van Dijk (hamstring) will remain out for Monday's match against Everton, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. "Virgil, I don't think he is that close already, but we will work on tha...

Impact This isn't an overly positive update on Van Dijk and there's a chance he's not back next weekend, either. He's been out more than a month with this injury and you don't want to return too quickly from a torn hamstring. The hope is that he can string some training sessions together and be an option soon, but it's looking closer to the end of the month for him.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Van Dijk (hamstring) was pictured in training with Liverpool on Thursday. His status for Monday's clash against Everton will likely be clearer after manager Jurgen Klopp's press co...

Impact Van Dijk has been out since early January with a hamstring injury, and he wasn't exactly playing in the best form leading up to it. Van Dijk is an undoubted starter in central defense when he returns to fitness, which a struggling Liverpool side will hope can come sooner rather than later.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still weeks from return Van Dijk (hamstring) remains a "couple weeks" away from returning, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.

Impact It's a proper hamstring injury for Van Dijk, who could return to light training next week, though that still keeps him out of the Feb. 4 league contest. As long as his recovery goes to plan, he should be back after that contest and in contention to start once Champions League returns at the end of the month.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Gakpo Liverpool debut: New signing to face Wolves in FA Cup as Virgil van Dijk warns of gap to Arsenal Cody Gakpo is in line to make his Liverpool debut when they host Wolves in the FA Cup at Anfield on Saturday. Virgil van Dijk is hoping for...

JANUARY 6, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Liverpool's Van Dijk to miss 1 month with hamstring injury

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is expected to be sidelined for at least a month because of a hamstring injury

JANUARY 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Out a few weeks Van Dijk will be out "for a few weeks" after suffering a hamstring injury midweek, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. "It's not a short-term and I had longer-term injuries as well...

Impact This could turn into a month-long absence for Van Dijk, as there are only two league matches in the next month. It seems most likely he'll miss those and if all goes well, will be available for the Feb. 4 contest. In his absence, Joel Matip, Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate will be options to start at center-back.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Virgil van Dijk injury: How long will Liverpool be without key defender after hamstring issue? Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is set for a spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury he sustained in their defeat to Brentford.

JANUARY 5, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Expected to miss time with hamstring injury Van Dijk is expected to face a spell on the sidelines, as his hamstring injury is worse than feared, reports Paul Joyce of The Times.

Impact Van Dijk was supposedly fine after pulling himself at the half of the last match, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Fortunately, even if it's a regular hamstring injury, he may only miss two league matches, as Liverpool play just twice before a Feb. 4 contest at Wolverhampton. Also helping is that Liverpool are relatively healthy in the back, so Joel Matip, Joe Gomez and Ibrahima Konate could all see times.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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