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Three shots from center-back van Dijk had three shots (zero on goal) in Thursday's 0-0 draw versus Leeds United.

Impact van Dijk did everything in his power throughout Thursday's match to try and earn the point, including popping up for three shots, though none of them troubled Lucas Perri's net. van Dijk is an excellent defender and has played a big role in Liverpool's run of eight unbeaten matches. He also has surprising offensive upside from center-back, making him one of the best central defenders in the league in most matches.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Seven games unbeaten and back in Champions League places - but have Liverpool actually improved since their horror run?

Liverpool host Leeds United on Thursday, less than a month since their last meeting at Elland Road. An awful lot has changed in the interim,...

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • goal

Seven games unbeaten and back in Champions League places - but have Liverpool actually improved since their horror run?

Bruno Fernandes, Luis Suarez & the top 10 January transfer window signings in Premier League history - ranked

January is often described as the grimmest month of the year, but it can also be a time of renewal, a moment to make a fresh start. And for...

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • goal

Bruno Fernandes, Luis Suarez & the top 10 January transfer window signings in Premier League history - ranked

Florian Wirtz placed on 'special bulk program' as Liverpool midfielder continues adapting to intensity of Premier League

Florian Wirtz has been placed on a 'special bulk programme' as Liverpool's summer signing continues to adapt to the intensity of the Premier...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • goal

Florian Wirtz placed on 'special bulk program' as Liverpool midfielder continues adapting to intensity of Premier League

'We constantly concede!' - Virgil van Dijk fumes at Liverpool issue after main weakness exploited again in Wolves win

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk fumed as the Reds' main weakness was exploited again in their win over Wolves. The club's record summer si...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • goal

'We constantly concede!' - Virgil van Dijk fumes at Liverpool issue after main weakness exploited again in Wolves win

Liverpool player ratings vs Wolves: Florian Wirtz is up and running! Reds' summer signing scores first goal and Jeremie Frimpong registers assist as Arne Slot's side see out nervy final stretch to beat basement boys

Liverpool moved into the top four with a nervy 2-1 victory over rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers, who have set the record for the longest...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • goal

Liverpool player ratings vs Wolves: Florian Wirtz is up and running! Reds' summer signing scores first goal and Jeremie Frimpong registers assist as Arne Slot's side see out nervy final stretch to beat basement boys

Liverpool's Alexander Isak sidelined for two months after 'reckless' tackle, Slot says

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak will be laid up for two months with a broken ankle and fibula from a tackle that coach Arne Slot has described as reckless

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Liverpool cult hero's contract ripped up by Serie A giants two-and-a-half years on from his last appearance

Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi has reportedly agreed to terminate his contract with AC Milan and will be free to sign for a new club when...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • goal

Liverpool cult hero's contract ripped up by Serie A giants two-and-a-half years on from his last appearance

Van Dijk holds no ill-will towards Simons as Liverpool captain calls for calm over Christmas Xavi Simons was sent off for a lunge on Virgil van Dijk during Tottenham's Premier League defeat to Liverpool on Saturday.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Liverpool sweat on Alexander Isak with Reds concerned 'significant leg injury' suffered after scoring in Tottenham win

Liverpool are said to be 'concerned' that Alexander Isak sustained 'significant' damage to his leg after being hauled off injured during Sat...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • goal

Liverpool sweat on Alexander Isak with Reds concerned 'significant leg injury' suffered after scoring in Tottenham win

Isak injures ankle in act of scoring for Liverpool in win at Tottenham

Alexander Isak has been helped off the field with an apparent left ankle injury sustained in the act of scoring for Liverpool just 11 minutes after going on as a halftime substitut...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Liverpool dealt bitter injury blow as substitute Alexander Isak limps out of Tottenham clash seconds after scoring opening goal

Alexander Isak limped out of Liverpool's clash with Tottenham just seconds after scoring the opening goal of the game, after appearing to in...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • goal

Liverpool dealt bitter injury blow as substitute Alexander Isak limps out of Tottenham clash seconds after scoring opening goal

Arsenal takes top spot for Christmas as Haaland overtakes Ronaldo's Premier League goal tally

Arsenal will spend Christmas Day on top of the Premier League with Erling Haaland and Manchester City breathing down its neck

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Hugo Ekitike is ready to show he can become Liverpool's post-Mohamed Salah poster boy

Mohamed Salah bid farewell to Anfield on Saturday - but was it for good? The fact that he'd even made it onto the pitch was clearly a positi...

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • goal

Hugo Ekitike is ready to show he can become Liverpool's post-Mohamed Salah poster boy

Liverpool player ratings vs Brighton: Hugo Ekitike sends a message! Striker scores brilliant brace with Alexander Isak watching on from the bench as Mo Salah registers assist on return to Reds XI

Hugo Ekitike scored twice as Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday. Mohamed Salah also made an impact aft...

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • goal

Liverpool player ratings vs Brighton: Hugo Ekitike sends a message! Striker scores brilliant brace with Alexander Isak watching on from the bench as Mo Salah registers assist on return to Reds XI

Arne Slot Issues Mohamed Salah Ultimatum After Liverpool's Champions League Triumph Virgil van Dijk also gave his opinion on the situation in the wake of Tuesday’s victory over Inter.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • SI.COM

Liverpool without Salah beats Inter in Champions League. Barcelona and Bayern win

Liverpool picked up a much-needed win over Inter Milan in the Champions League without Mohamed Salah while Barcelona and Bayern Munich celebrated comeback wins and Chelsea lost

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Mohamed Salah has tainted his Liverpool legacy after taking a leaf out of Cristiano Ronaldo's playbook - there is no way back

In one of the most pivotal scenes during the hit movie 'Moneyball', which tells the story of the Oakland Athletics' ground-breaking, data-le...

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • goal

Mohamed Salah has tainted his Liverpool legacy after taking a leaf out of Cristiano Ronaldo's playbook - there is no way back

Premier League: Arsenal regains 5-point lead as struggling Liverpool drops more points at Anfield

There was another win for Arsenal in the Premier League, and more misery for Liverpool and its under-fire manager Arne Slot

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Slot in 'shock' and facing full-blown crisis at Liverpool after thrashing by PSV in Champions League

What might have been deemed a wobble appears to be a full-blown crisis for Arne Slot at Liverpool after the beleaguered English champions were thrashed for the third straight game

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

'One of the best center backs in the world' - Spurs legend insists Micky van de Ven has 'got everything' after stunning run of form

Tottenham star Micky van de Ven has been hailed as "one of the best centre-backs in the world" following a strong start to the season. The N...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • goal

'One of the best center backs in the world' - Spurs legend insists Micky van de Ven has 'got everything' after stunning run of form

Liverpool and Man City lose again to boost Arsenal's Premier League title pursuit

Liverpool’s Premier League title defense has lurched deeper into crisis with a 3-0 loss at home to Nottingham Forest

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Ever-present in defense Van Dijk has played every minute this season outside the FA Cup, maintaining his importance in the backline despite Liverpool's early defensive struggles.

Impact Van Dijk has completed every league and European match this season, though Liverpool's defense has struggled with 21 goals conceded in 15 games and only four clean sheets. He remains the team's defensive anchor and a guaranteed starter, contributing 10 shot attempts from set pieces and scoring two goals. He has also produced 114 clearances, already surpassing half of last season's total of 211.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Man City vs Liverpool: Should Virgil Van Dijk's goal have been disallowed for offside? The Super Sunday panel discuss whether Virgil van Dijks header should have been disallowed after Andy Robertson was adjudged to be impeding...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • SKY.COM

Liverpool's Arne Slot critical of decision to rule out Van Dijk goal during defeat to Man City Arne Slot was critical of the officials’ decision to rule out Virgil van Dijk’s first-half goal during Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat to Man City at...