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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
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

Sloppy Liverpool tumble again in loss at Brentford

Liverpool has lost more ground in the race for a top-four English Premier League finish after losing to Brentford 3-1 on Monday
JANUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hooked at halftime Van Dijk was subbed out at halftime of Monday's 3-1 defeat against Brentford as a precaution after picking up a muscular knock, Jurgen Klopp told reporters after the game. "Virgil...
Impact Klopp said he did not want to take any risks with Van Dijk's fitness so Joel Matip replaced him in central defense for the second half of Monday's game. Van Dijk is expected to be fully healthy by the Jan. 14 match against Brighton.
JANUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Makes three clearances van Dijk made three clearances during Friday's 2-1 win over Leicester City.
Impact van Dijk was a part of the Liverpool back four that conceded after four minutes before shutting out Leicester the rest of the way. van Dijk's three clearances led Liverpool in the win while upping his season total to a team-high 70.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cody Gakpo: Jurgen Klopp says PSV striker is a 'big' signing for Liverpool Klopp: Gakpo signing big for Liverpool | 'We didn't need Virgil van Dijk to convince him!' Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp discusses the arrival of PSV and Netherlands striker Cody Gakpo, and says Virgil van Dijk didn't take part in an...
DECEMBER 29, 2022 • SKY.COM
Scores rare goal van Dijk scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 3-1 win against Aston Villa.
Impact van Dijk netted his second goal of the campaign on the half volley. The big center-back is a set-piece threat and has consistently scored during his time with Liverpool, giving him some offensive upside. van Dijk also tends to pile up the defensive volume, with 67 clearances through 15 appearances, all starts.
DECEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Netherlands star Cody Gakpo signs with Liverpool, joins Premier League

Liverpool has made a major move for a World Cup breakout star, signing Cody Gakpo to reunite him with Netherlands teammate Virgil van Dijk.
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Netherlands star Cody Gakpo signs with Liverpool, joins Premier League

Liverpool eyes CL spots with 3rd straight league win

Liverpool has extended its winning streak in the Premier League by beating Aston Villa 3-1 to close the gap on the top four
DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2022 FIFA World Cup: Top 10 HEATED moments ft. Emiliano Martínez, Luka Modrić, and João Félix

2022 FIFA World Cup: Top 10 HEATED moments ft. Emiliano Martínez, Luka Modrić, and João Félix

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • Fox Sports

Martinez is Argentina's shootout star again at World Cup

Emiliano Martinez pulled up his shorts and danced a jig in front of Argentina’s fans
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Messi resumes World Cup quest as Argentina plays Netherlands

The World Cup quarterfinal match between Argentina and the Netherlands has all the ingredients of a classic
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Netherlands' Noppert on Messi in World Cup: `He's a human'

Andries Noppert is ready to face Lionel Messi if the Argentina star takes a penalty kick in Friday’s World Cup quarterfinal match
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Busy in win van Dijk made four clearances and three blocks, as well as one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against USA.
Impact van Dijk did well to clean up the US attacks whenever they got forward but was denied a clean sheet by what can only be described as a lucky Haji Wright goal. One of the top defenders in the world van Dijk will need to be at his best against Argentina or Australia in the quarter final.
DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Who is the Netherlands best player? Cody Gakpo, Virgil van Dijk among World Cup stars As the USA prepares to take on the Netherlands, The Sporting News looks at the Dutch players who will be the most dangerous across the pitch
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Wins four aerials for shutout win Van Dijk held a clean sheet and hauled in four aerials won and four clearances in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Qatar.
Impact Van Dijk was a rock in the back holding his second clean sheet in three matches. The Dutch have merely allowed one goal thus far and the defender has also added 13 clearances but the USA won't an easy challenge in the Round of 16.
NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Wins three aerials in 1-1 draw Van Dijk had one tackle (zero won), six clearances, and one interception in Friday's 1-1 tie versus Ecuador.
Impact Van Dijk also added two blocked shots, three aerials won and two fouls drawn in a terrific all around performance here despite failing to keep a shutout. He's already kept one clean sheet though and will have another favorable match up for one versus the inferior home side of Qatar in the group finale.
NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Angry' Van Gaal looking for a joyous World Cup farewell

This World Cup wasn’t part of the plan for Louis van Gaal
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'FIFA World Cup Now' crew predicts the man of the match and final score for Senegal and Netherlands

'FIFA World Cup Now' crew predicts the man of the match and final score for Senegal and Netherlands

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • Fox Sports
'Every match is going to be a new challenge' - Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk on his 2022 FIFA World Cup outlook

'Every match is going to be a new challenge' - Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk on his 2022 FIFA World Cup outlook

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • Fox Sports

FIFA threat makes World Cup teams nix 'One Love' armbands

FIFA’s threat of on-field punishment for players has pushed World Cup teams to back down
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stu Holden's top 50 players at World Cup 2022

FOX Sports soccer analyst Stu Holden counts down his picks for the 50 best players at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Stu Holden's top 50 players at World Cup 2022

World Cup 2022 Group A Team Guides: Netherlands

Group A of the World Cup is a fascinating quartet in every way. Here is a guide to the Netherlands.
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
World Cup 2022 Group A Team Guides: Netherlands
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