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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool always looking for world-class potential
Jurgen Klopp has overseen some of Liverpool’s most productive transfer business of the modern era and admits that his recruitment philosophy is to seek out "world-class potential".
Virgil van Dijk rubbishes contract speculation at Liverpool
The Dutch defender is already tied to terms at Anfield until the summer of 2023, with a five-and-a-half-year deal penned upon his arrival from Southampton in January 2018.
Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp offers insight into successful pursuit of Virgil van Dijk
Jurgen Klopp has revealed the process behind Liverpool's successful pursuit of Virgil van Dijk last year, insisting the centre-back has already fulfilled his "world-class" potential.
Jurgen Klopp expects daunting ride as Liverpool eye Istanbul return
Jurgen Klopp has warned Liverpool that retaining the Champions League will be even harder than their incredible march to victory in Madrid last season.
Jamie Redknapp: Liverpool would only ‘scrape’ into the top four without Virgil van Dijk
Jamie Redknapp feels that Liverpool would only just sneak into the Premier League top four if they lost Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk.
Virgil van Dijk agrees massive new Liverpool contract
Virgil van Dijk has agreed a new contract which will keep him at Liverpool for the prime years of his career.
Matthijs De Ligt leading generation of Dutch youth against Germany
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English Premier League players dominate FIFPro World XI nominations
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Virgil van Dijk named Champions League’s fastest player
Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk has been named the fastest player in last season’s Champions League.
Virgil van Dijk, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo up for FIFA best award
Virgil van Dijk is on the shortlist for The Best FIFA Men’s Player award alongside Barcelona’s Lionel Messi and Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo, both of whom he beat to UEFA’s Player of the Year gong last week.
Nominees battling for UEFA top award — full lists
The award is for the performance stars across Europe from the last season with Real Madrid goes home with the top honour for the Men's Player of the Year last campaign but new king will be revealed today as Barcelona talisman battle Juventus' top scorer last time out and Liverpool centre-back.
Adrian: Liverpool’s defenders are like animals
Liverpool's defenders play "like animals", according to goalkeeper Adrian, following the club's Super Cup success and strong start to the new Premier League season.
Liverpool’s Adrian backs team-mate Virgil van Dijk for Ballon d’Or
Virgil van Dijk “totally deserves” to claim the Ballon d’Or, says Liverpool team-mate Adrian, with the Dutch defender considered to be “spectacular” and on a par with other iconic figures such as Sergio Ramos.
Rio Ferdinand: Comparing Harry Maguire to Virgil van Dijk is unfair
Comparing Manchester United new boy Harry Maguire to Liverpool talisman Virgil van Dijk is “unfair”, says Rio Ferdinand, despite there being obvious links between two big-money centre-halves.
Alisson Becker’s absence raises concern for Liverpool defence
Liverpool reserve goalkeeper Adrian enjoyed a memorable full debut in winning the UEFA Super Cup in Istanbul, but Southampton will hope his penalty shootout heroics against Chelsea simply masked a broader problem ahead of Saturday’s clash at St Mary’s.
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Virgil van Dijk nominated for UEFA Men’s Player of the...
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been shortlisted alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the men’s UEFA Player of the Year award.
Steve McClaren: If Paul Pogba was leaving Manchester United he’d have gone by now
Paul Pogba is likely to stay at Manchester United despite the incessant talk of interest from Real Madrid, says former Red Devils assistant manager Steve McClaren.
Liverpool seek more silverware as Frank Lampard eyes Super Cup boost
Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool to make winning trophies a habit as they head back to Istanbul — the scene of one of the club’s greatest triumphs — to take on Premier League rivals Chelsea in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.
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