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Van Dijk became the first defender to win the Player of the Season award in seven seasons, after Manchester City's Vincent Kompany in 2011-12. (Photo: ANI)

Van Dijk becomes second defender to win Premier League Player of the Season award

'I think the whole season in the Premier League has been outstanding', said Van Dijk.

13 May 2019 9:27 AM

The Reds had lost the first-leg 3-0 against Barcelona and had a mountain to climb in the second leg. (Photo: AP)

'We feel like we can beat anyone': Virgil van Dijk

Van Dijk was instrumental in Liverpool's win over Barcelona as he helped the team in keeping a clean sheet in the 4-0 win.

08 May 2019 10:36 AM

Liverpool put the considerable windfall they received from selling Coutinho towards signing defensive linchpin Virgil van Dijk. (Photo: File)

'We miss Phil Coutinho a lot because he is a world class player': Klopp

Barca signed Coutinho for a club record 142 million pounds (USD 185.18 million) in January 2018.

01 May 2019 9:55 AM

Liverpool learned their lesson from the departures of Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano to Madrid and Barcelona that quickly dismantled the title-challenging team put together by Rafael Benitez and the devastating effect of losing Luis Suarez to Barca had five years ago. (Photo: AP)

How Van Dijk's arrival at Liverpool changed the scenario of the mersey side

Coutinho will come up vs his former team on Wednesday as Liverpool travel to Catalonia for the 1st leg of their CL semi-final.

30 Apr 2019 11:45 AM

Liverpool head to the Camp Nou on a run of 10 consecutive wins in all competitions, but have still not been able to usurp Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. (Photo: AP)

Van Dijk not eying to battle Messi for Ballon d'Or

Van Dijk will come up against Messi when Liverpool travel to Barcelona for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.

29 Apr 2019 7:31 PM

The Dutchman has helped the title-chasing Merseysiders keep 19 clean sheets in the Premier League and they have conceded the fewest goals in the top flight so far this season. (Photo: AFP)

Van Dijk named player of the year, becomes 4th Netherlands player to win it

Van Dijk has transformed Liverpool’s defence since joining from Southampton in January last year.

29 Apr 2019 9:29 AM

The 27-year-old has missed just 35 minutes Premier League action all season as Liverpool edge closer to a first top division title in 29 years. (Photo: AP)

Jurgen Klopp backs Van Djik to win PFA Player of the Year award

The Dutchman has transformed Liverpool’s defence since joining the club from Southampton in January 2018.

21 Apr 2019 6:13 PM

Van Dijk, signed from Southampton in January 2018, has been an ever-present rock at the heart of the Premier League's tightest defence this campaign. (Photo: AFP)

PFA player of the year list shortlist announced, Sterling and Van Djik lead the race

Liverpool defender Van Dijk joins Sadio Mane on the list, while City forward Sterling is included alongside Aguero and Bernardo Silva.

20 Apr 2019 5:48 PM

Sterling has scored 15 league goals for City, their rivals for the league crown. (Photo: AFP)

Van Dijk votes City’s Sterling, Sterling becomes PFA player of the year

Van Dijk is one of the favourites for the award after helping Liverpool deliver a sustained Premier League title challenge.

09 Apr 2019 3:51 PM

Liverpool's protracted bid to sign the defender from Southampton, which had been thwarted the previous summer, was met with disbelief by many as he became the most expensive defender in the history of the game. (Photo: AP / File)

Liverpool banks upon Van Dijk to lead them towards their 1st Premier League title

urgen Klopp's men owe a huge debt to their Dutch defender, signed from Southampton 15 months ago for an eye-watering 75 million.

04 Apr 2019 4:39 PM

Liverpool host Tottenham Hotspur, who are third in the standings, in the league next Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

'Klopp's very passionate, he’ll tell you the truth at all times': Van Dijk

Liverpool have the best defensive record in the league, having conceded 18 goals in 31 games.

25 Mar 2019 5:45 PM

Netherlands can expect a much tougher assignment on Sunday when they host Germany in their next qualifier. (Photo: AP)

UEFA EURO QUALIFIERS: Depay's brace sinks Belarus as Netherlands win 4-0

Memphis Depay scored two goals and set up two more for Georginio Wijnaldum and Virgil van Dijk, who were also on target.

22 Mar 2019 6:07 PM

Virgil van Dijk says it is only a matter of time before the goals come for the Egyptian forward. (Photo: File)

'The goals will come': Van Dijk on Salah's poor form

Salah, who scored 44 goals for Liverpool last season and helped them reach the Champions League final.

19 Mar 2019 6:18 PM

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