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Darwin Nunez (R) was sent off in the second half for a headbutt on Andersen

Andersen reports death threats after Nunez red card

Joachim Andersen has spoken to police after he was bombarded by death threats and a torrent of abuse online following Crystal Palace's 1-1 draw at Liverpool.

Soccer • 16 Aug 22

The six nominees for the PFA men's prize

De Bruyne and Liverpool trio up for PFA Player of Year

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne could be on course for a hat-trick of Professional Footballers' Association men's player of the year awards after he was shortlisted for the 2022 prize.

Soccer • 01 Jun 22

Mohamed Salah is in a race against time to be fit for Liverpool's run-in

Liverpool waiting on Salah and Van Dijk injury updates

Liverpool pair Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk both remain doubtful for Tuesday's crucial Premier League trip to Southampton.

Soccer • 16 May 22

'A real football person' is Klopp's view of the Spanish midfielder

Klopp had no doubts Thiago was right fit for Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp never had any doubts over Thiago Alcantara's suitability for his team despite criticism last season over how he impacted their style.

Soccer • 22 Apr 22

Virgil van Dijk and Liverpool are still in with a chance of an unprecedented quadruple

Van Dijk: Liverpool aiming for 'unforgettable' season

Virgil Van Dijk has stressed that Liverpool are in a situation that "no one should take for granted" as the Reds look to make it an "unforgettable" season.

Soccer • 05 Apr 22

Virgil Van Dijk has been excellent for Liverpool recently

Klopp: Van Dijk back to his best

Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk is back to his best with perfect timing for the remainder of the season, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.

Soccer • 14 Feb 22

Virgil van Dijk's Liverpool side slipped to a 1-0 defeat

Van Dijk urges Liverpool to focus on themselves

Virgil Van Dijk admits there is no point talking about the Premier League title race after Liverpool's defeat at Leicester.

Soccer • 29 Dec 21

Virgil van Dijk returned to Liverpool training on Friday

Liverpool trio return after Covid-19 isolation

Liverpool trio Virgil Van Dijk, Fabinho and Curtis Jones all rejoined the squad for training on Christmas Eve after their Covid-19 isolation came to an end.

Soccer • 24 Dec 21

The Dutchman spent ten months on the sideline after the challenge from the Everton keeper

Klopp: Natural for Van Dijk to have injury flashbacks

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits it may be difficult for Virgil Van Dijk to forget what happened to him on his last visit to Goodison Park for a Merseyside derby.

Soccer • 30 Nov 21

Jurgen Klopp (L) and Virgil van Dijk at training

Klopp: Resting Van Dijk 'a short-term thing'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is optimistic his handling of Virgil Van Dijk's game time will be a short-term plan rather than a policy which will have longer implications.

Soccer • 17 Sep 21

Van Dijk celebrates with Roberto Firmino after the second Liverpool goal at Carrow Road

Van Dijk glad to be back after 'mentally tough' lay-off

Liverpool centre back Virgil van Dijk said he was excited to return from his "mentally tough" injury lay-off as the Netherlands international played Premier League football for the first time in nearly 10 months in Saturday's 3-0 win at promoted Norwich City.

Soccer • 15 Aug 21

The Liverpool skipper is the fourth senior player to sign a new contract in recent weeks after Trent Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho and Alisson Becker

Updated Fit-again Van Dijk extends Liverpool stay until 2025

Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk has signed a contract extension with the club which will keep him at Anfield until 2025.

Soccer • 13 Aug 21

Virgil van Dijk trains at Liverpool's Alpine camp in Austria

Van Dijk poised for Liverpool return

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk looks set to make his return to action this week after nine months out with a serious knee injury.

Soccer • 26 Jul 21

Liverpool players put through their paces in Austria

Klopp: Van Dijk, Gomez 'look really good'

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said centre back Virgil van Dijk had made good progress in training as the Dutch international prepares to return from a serious knee injury.

Soccer • 14 Jul 21

Virgil van Dijk, James Milner, Takumi Minamino and Joel Matip at the Austria training camp

Liverpool boost as defensive trio involved in Austria

Virgil Van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joel Matip were involved as Liverpool had their first day of pre-season training in Austria on Monday.

Soccer • 12 Jul 21

Virgil Van Dijk has been out injured for seven months

Van Dijk rules out return at Euro 2020 with Holland

Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk has ruled himself out of Holland's squad for Euro 2020 in order to concentrate on being fit for next season.

Soccer • 12 May 21

Klopp does not expect Van Dijk or Gomez to make Euros

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has all but ruled out Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez playing at Euro 2020 this summer.

Soccer • 14 Mar 21

Jurgen Klopp has already conceded the league title to Guardiola's side

Man City's surge not the yardstick Klopp has in mind

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp's desire to improve is not motivated by what Manchester City are doing in the Premier League this season.

Soccer • 20 Feb 21

Andy Robertson and Liverpool slumped to another defeat

Liverpool could miss out on top four, warns Robertson

Defender Andy Robertson concedes Liverpool are not currently in the title race and warned that if they do not regain their consistency then qualifying for the Champions League is going to be a challenge.

Soccer • 04 Feb 21

Virgil van Dijk has been out since since mid-October

Klopp admits Liverpool hoping for a Van Dijk 'miracle'

Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool "hope for a miracle" regarding Virgil van Dijk's recovery but accepts while it is not impossible he will play again this season it is unlikely.

Soccer • 02 Feb 21

Jurgen Klopp is trying to bring a new centre-back to Anfield

Klopp wants to sign new defender but admits it's tough

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepts no club is prepared to sell him an "£80million centre-back" in the final days of the transfer window, but he is intent on trying to find a long-term solution to a problem area.

Soccer • 29 Jan 21

Virgil van Dijk hasn't played with the champions since October

Houghton: Van Dijk loss having knock-on effect on Reds

The absence of defender Virgil van Dijk is having a knock-on effect at Liverpool as the Premier League champions struggle at the other end of the pitch, according to Ray Houghton.

Soccer • 23 Jan 21

Virgil van Dijk in the stands at Anfield in December

Van Dijk looks 'really, really promising' - Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Virgil van Dijk's recovery "looks really, really promising" but remains cautious about the defender's potential return date.

Soccer • 21 Jan 21