Liverpool loses for 2nd time in EPL, big blow to title hopes
Liverpool has lost 1-0 to Leicester in a big blow to the team's chances of winning the Premier League titleDECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
VIRGIL VAN DIJK #4 - DEFENDER - LIVERPOOL
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Starting against Leicester Van Dijk (COVID-19) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against Leicester City.
Impact As expected, Van Dijk is healthy again and able to start after testing positive for COVID-19 a little more than a week ago. He's alongside Joel Matip on Tuesday, as that's been the preferred duo the majority of the season with Ibrahima Konate getting spot starts when needed.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
EPL managers frustrated at 3-sub rule as COVID-19 cases bite
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has expressed his frustration at being allowed to make only three substitutions in a match at a busy time when many squads are being hit hard by coro...DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Training with first team Van Dijk (illness) returned to the training pitch Friday and might be available versus Leicester City on Tuesday.
Impact Van Dijk has appeared in just one of the club's previous four contests, in part due to his positive COVID-19 test. With the defender back in action, he figures to be a lock for the starting XI considering he has featured in all 19 of his appearances for the club this year in which he tallied one goal on 19 shots (five on target), one assist and 67 clearances.
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
EPL managers meeting over COVID concerns as games postponed
English Premier League managers will meet on Monday to discuss the worsening COVID-19 situation which has already wiped out half of the weekend games and sidelined star playersDECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Liverpool wins, Chelsea held as EPL teeters amid virus surge
If the Premier League is to take an enforced break amid another surge in coronavirus cases, Trent Alexander-Arnold gave it quite a send-offDECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tests positive for COVID-19 Van Dijk tested positive for COVID-19 and will likely miss the team's next two matches, including Thursday against Newcastle.
Impact It's unfortunate for Liverpool, but they have Ibrahima Konate in waiting, so it's not a massive blow. Van Dijk will miss the team's next two matches and should be ready to return for the Boxing Day contest against Tottenham.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Premier League schedule upended by COVID postponements
The Premier League schedule has been decimated because of postponements for coronavirus outbreaks at clubsDECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes seven clearances during win Van Dijk took one shot (on goal), made two tackles (won one) and seven clearances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Aston Villa.
Impact Van Dijk led Liverpool in clearances, but also received a yellow card early in the match. Nonetheless, Liverpool lead the league in clean sheets with eight in 16 matches and will have a good opportunity to add to that number during Thursday's match against Newcastle.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Virgil Van Dijk: Liverpool had to fight for everything ' Premier League
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Liverpool beats Villa 1-0 as Gerrard returns to Anfield
Steven Gerrard’s return to Anfield ended in disappointment as Mohamed Salah’s second-half penalty gave Liverpool a 1-0 win over as Aston Villa in the English Premier LeagueDECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jota scores 2, Liverpool thrashes Southampton 4-0 in EPL
Liverpool has turned up the pressure on English Premier League leader Chelsea by coasting to a second successive 4-0 victory at AnfieldNOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Liverpool toys with Southampton in latest attacking clinic
Liverpool has delivered another masterful attacking display to overwhelm Southampton in a 4-0 win that moves the team to within a point of English Premier League leader ChelseaNOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Virgil Van Dijk nets fourth Liverpool goal v. Southampton ' Premier League
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Finds back of net during win Van Dijk scored a goal, took one shot (on goal) and made six clearances during Saturday's 4-0 win over Southampton.
Impact Van Dijk scored Liverpool's fourth goal by finishing a Trent Alexander-Arnold corner in the 52nd minute. This was van Dijk's first goal of the season and he'll take that goal and Liverpool's second straight Premier League clean sheet into Wednesday's trip to Everton.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
France, Belgium win to reach World Cup; Dutch slip to draw
Kylian Mbappe’s four goals in an 8-0 rout of Kazakhstan ensured defending champion France reached next year’s World Cup along with victorious BelgiumNOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Netherlands squanders 2-goal lead, draws 2-2 at Montenegro
The Netherlands squandered a chance to qualify for the World Cup when it gave up a two-goal lead in the final minutes to draw 2-2 in MontenegroNOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes two blocks during loss Van Dijk made two interceptions, two blocks and one interception during Sunday's 3-2 loss to West Ham.
Impact Van Dijk made a couple big blocks on Michail Antonio in the second half as Liverpool searched for a late equalizer. He was otherwise solid as West Ham scored two goals off of set pieces. Expect van Dijk back in the starting XI for the Arsenal match on Nov. 20.
NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Liverpool held 2-2 by Brighton in the Premier League
Brighton came the closest of any opponent in six months to ending Liverpool’s 24-match unbeaten run by recovering from two goals down to draw 2-2 in the Premier League at AnfieldOCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Van Dijk happy with comeback after injury, set for CL return
Virgil van Dijk has been spared Champions League duty so far this season as Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has taken care not to overload his star defender after a serious knee inj...OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keeps clean sheet during win Van Dijk created one scoring chance, made two clearances and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 5-0 win over Watford.
Impact Van Dijk was his typically steady presence in Liverpool's backline as the Reds shut out Watford in a match that got out of hand. Van Dijk is fully fit and will be back in the starting XI for Tuesday's trip to Atletico Madrid in what will be a much tougher matchup than Saturday's.
OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
SKorea star Hwang starring in EPL after hard time in Germany
Hwang Hee-chan is the latest South Korean player to become a hit in the English Premier League thanks to his successful start to life on loan at WolverhamptonOCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Klopp: Liverpool must be 'cheeky' to beat Man City
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his squad must be brave but also “cheeky in moments” when the English Premier League leader hosts the defending champion at Anfield on SundayOCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Van Gaal names 2 debutants in Dutch squad for WC qualifiers
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has named two debutants in his squad for World Cup qualifiers against Latvia and Gibraltar as he seeks to strengthen the team’s flanks and its last...OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Provides assist during win Van Dijk provided an assist, took one shot (off target) and made five clearances and two blocks during Saturday's 3-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Impact Van Dijk provided his first assist of the season by winning a corner kick that Mohamed Salah pounced on to double Liverpool's lead. Van Dijk is Liverpool's first choice center-back and should return to the starting XI for Saturday's match against Brentford.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
