Virgil van Dijk

Sadio Mane left the club but Salah opted to stay, putting pen to paper on a new three- ...

"He just has to focus on himself and the team. "He just has to keep his head down, work hard and be an important player. “I think he already showed his level already for the last three years," the centre-back said.

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“But he still showed a high level of quality. We are all human beings and I think that affected him a little bit unfortunately. Salah scored one goal and played a part in two more as Liverpool beat Manchester City 3-1 to win the Community Shield on Saturday and Van Dijk said: “He’s under the microscope all the time.

Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk has claimed that Manchester City forward Erling Haaland is going to be 'horrible' to play against this season.

Of course he had help, and on another day the striker could easily have scored. Haaland may very well be the best striker on the planet one day. As a result, third-choice goalie Adrian would be the man facing Haaland on his City debut.

Virgil van Dijk thinks Liverpool star Mo Salah will be even better this season after signing a new contract this summer.

“He just has to focus on himself and the team. He’s such a good player and he shows that all the time. Van Dijk said: “He’s under the microscope all of the time — he created that himself.

Virgil van Dijk admitted the performance levels of Mohamed Salah may have been negatively affected when Liverpool needed him the most last season.

Though for Jurgen Klopp and the Reds, they can rest assured their forward line will remain potent for at least the next two seasons. The Reds simply could not afford to lose both Sadio Mane and Salah at the same time. He’s such a good player but he shows that consistently all the time in my opinion. Salah is now under contract at Anfield until 2025. Of the pair, Salah’s numbers in terms of goals and assists have always been higher too. Some speculated the decline in form was due to the sheer volume of matches Salah was asked to play.

Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk insists Darwin Nunez is a completely different player to Sadio Mane but is confident he will be a success at Anfield.

“I think he shouldn’t look at what all of you guys [the media] have to say about any game that he plays and he just has to focus on himself, the team, improve, get settled in as quickly as possible. “I don’t think he does. The transfer fee for example is not something you should think about. Van Dijk says the 23-year-old has different qualities to his former team-mate when asked if he can replace him. For him it’s just the same as me. Van Dijk knows all about having a heavy transfer fee on your shoulders.

Liverpool' Virgil van Dijk says new team-mate Darwin Nunez needs to concentrate on integrating in the team as best he can and avoid thinking about the ...

He has to improve, get settled in as quickly as possible and the way to do that is to learn in training. He learns a lot in training and sees how we want to play, how we defend and attack. ‘He just has to focus on himself and the team.

Darwin Nunez has got off to a great start for his new club, and he has Jurgen Klopp and some of his Liverpool teammates to thank for that.The 22-year-

“He has to not look at, for example, what all you guys (in the media) say about him after a game. “He has to just keep working and keep learning. “For Darwin to learn from Bobby, but also bring his own qualities into the game with runs in behind, mixing it up, it’s good. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. “The manager (Klopp) has talked a lot with me. I don’t think he does. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. That’s something strikers have to learn,” Van Dijk said. Then with the Brazilians, with Luis Diaz, who’s also a new guy here. And I felt that. “But as time went by, they [the team] made me feel comfortable,” Nunez added.

Darwin Nunez has been urged by Liverpool teammate Virgil Van Dijk to 'focus on himself'

"For Darwin to learn from Bobby, but also bring his own qualities into the game with runs in behind, mixing it up, it’s good. “He has to not look at, for example, what all you guys say about him after a game! “You see he is direct, he makes good runs in behind, he’s quick, he’s strong.

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk believes that speculation over a new contract adversely affected Mohamed Salah's form last season.

Now everything is sorted, he’s playing with a free mind, he’s happy to be here and I think everyone else is happy too." "He’s under the microscope all the time," said the Dutch defender. Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk believes that speculation over a new contract adversely affected Mohamed Salah's form last season.

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk believes that speculation over a new contract adversely affected Mohamed Salah's form last season.

Now everything is sorted, he’s playing with a free mind, he’s happy to be here and I think everyone else is happy too." "He’s under the microscope all the time," said the Dutch defender. Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk believes that speculation over a new contract adversely affected Mohamed Salah's form last season.

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk has praised the club's new centre-forward Darwin Nunez.

Hopefully Nunez can have a big season. Head down, score goals, work and be important for the club.” As we have pointed out, the Reds signed Nunez for a big transfer fee.

Erling Haaland faced Virgil van Dijk as Manchester City took on Liverpool in the Community Shield on Saturday – and Sergio Aguero has had his say on the ...

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Saturday afternoon saw Virgil van Dijk pass his first major test of the 2022/23 season. The Liverpool defender, along with Joel Matip, limited Erling ...

Their visit to Merseyside this campaign falls on October 1 and represents an exciting challenge for Van Dijk to face off against Undav, a player whose unpredictability could see him hit the ground running in his new surroundings. Key to this spectacular season unfolding was Undav, whose 26 league goals and 13 assists placed the club on the brink of a first top-flight title since 1935. Whichever club he has represented in his career, he has scored goals – something the Seagulls will hope can materialise at the Amex Stadium.

Virgil van Dijk managed to shut out Erling Haaland during his personal battle with the Manchester City new boy in the 2022 Community Shield, ...

You just have to work, and in his case try to score as many goals as possible. Quizzed on what Haaland needs to do in order to master the English top-flight, Van Dijk said: “Well, I’m not going to give him too much advice! A £51 million ($62m) summer signing for the Premier League champions drew a blank against the FA Cup holders as Jurgen Klopp’s side secured a 3-1 victory at the King Power Stadium in Leicester.