Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk accepted the club’s advice and returned home from the Netherlands squad to get some rest.

While Van Dijk preferred to stay with his squad to act as a morale support, Liverpool wanted him to return.

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has played a pivotal role in maintaining the club’s formidable defence so far this season.

The Reds will also face Brighton & Hove Albion in the back-to-back matches after the Arsenal game.

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Speaking to the Dutch reporters (via VI.nl), Van Dijk explained that Liverpool convinced him to return from the Netherlands duties and rest.

Highest performing centrebacks in the Premier League so far this season ??

??? Virgil van Dijk — 88
??? Pau Torres — 85
???????? Levi Colwill — 84
??? Ibrahima Konaté — 84
??? William Saliba — 81
???????? Lewis Dunk — 81

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— DataMB (@DataMB_) October 10, 2024

The Dutch captain needs to maintain the high level of consistency that he has shown since last season for Liverpool to achieve their season’s ambition.


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