VIRGIL VAN DIJK NEWS

Virgil Van Dijk Scores Late Penalty Against Greece To Put Netherlands On Verge Of Euro 2024 Qualification The Netherlands will qualify for Euro 2024 as long as they win one of their final two group games - against Ireland and Gibraltar.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Virgil Van Dijk Scores Late Penalty Against Greece To Put Netherlands On Verge Of Euro 2024 Qualification The Netherlands will qualify for Euro 2024 as long as they win one of their final two group games - against Ireland and Gibraltar.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Rare assist van Dijk assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Tottenham Hotspur. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95...

Impact van Dijk provided a rare assist during Saturday's loss, nodding the ball back down into the box. The defender was tasked with more to do than normal as Liverpool went down to nine players, but showed some impressive form once more. van Dijk remains the gold standard of central defensive play in England.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on return van Dijk assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus West Ham United.

Impact van Dijk got back on the pitch in the Premier League and did so with a bang, providing his first assist of 2023/24. There isn't likely to be some sort of goal-providing revelation for the center-back, who has topped out at a single assist in each of the last three Premier League seasons. van Dijk still offers plenty as one of the very best defenders in England and a crucial part of Liverpool's title hopes.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to play Sunday Van Dijk has served his two-match Premier League ban and will be eligible against West Ham United on Sunday.

Impact Van Dijk should also be in contention to face LASK on Thursday in Europa League action as well as his suspension was strict Premier League. In his three appearances this season, all starts, the central defender registered 16 clearances, eight interceptions and four shots (one on target). While van Dijk's primary fantasy value will come from clearances and defensive stats, his height makes him a viable target in the box on corners and freekicks.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Wolves Van Dijk has received an extra game of suspension and will miss the Sep. 16 match against Wolverhampton, as well as being fined 100,000, James Pearce of The Athletic reports. "The...

Impact The star defender argued referee John Brooks after being shown a straight red card for fouling Alexander Isak, and while the ban was initially one match, it now means he'll sit out a second straight contest. This means the center-back will be first eligible to return against West Ham United on Sep. 24, while one of Joel Matip and Joe Gomez will probably take his place in the starting lineup.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clears suspension Van Dijk will be eligible to return for Sep 16 clash with Wolverhampton.

Impact Van Dijk was handed a straight red card against Newcastle and was forced to miss Sunday's match with a suspension. He's made a start at center back his first three games, totaling 16 clearances and eight interceptions in that span.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool: Darwin Nunez's late double completes stunning comeback after Virgil van Dijk red card Report and free match highlights as Liverpool complete stunning comeback to beat Newcastle; Darwin Nunez scored two late goals despite Virgi...

AUGUST 27, 2023 • SKY.COM

Shown straight red card van Dijk was sent off in the first half of Sunday's match against Newcastle.

Impact van Dijk was shown a straight red card in the 28th minute following a challenge on Alexander Isak. The center back will miss next week's match against Aston Villa through suspension with Ibrahima Konate, if fit, and Joe Gomez the likely candidates to replace van Dijk in the starting XI.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong performance in win Van Dijk registered three shots (one on-target) and created a chance in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Van Dijk was a key contributor to Liverpool's victory on Saturday. The Dutchman was disappointing last season but this performance was a view into what he is capable of. He was strong in defense and dangerous in attack, being targeted from corners and managing to place an effort on-target. He is a defender who will get on the scoresheet from time to time.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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