Virgil van Dijk
34-Year-Old
Liverpool
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Van Dijk is still one of the best center-backs in the world and he anchors one of the top defenses in the Premier League. He's always going to pile on the defensive volume, and generally puts together a handful of goal contributions each season. He's logged at least 30 starts every season with Liverpool, which kind of says it all. After securing 14 clean sheets in 37 starts last season, he should again be near that number with similar overall stats expected in 2025/26 no matter what Arne Slot decides to do with the Liverpool formation.
Starts in backline
Van Dijk (illness) was in the starting XI for Sunday's Community Shield defeat against Crystal Palace, confirming he has fully recovered from the issue.
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Van Dijk missed the last pre-season friendly due to illness but was back in training this week and started Sunday's Community Shield against Crystal Palace, which the Reds lost in a penalty shootout. That said, it is good news to see the Liverpool captain back fit for the start of the Premier League season as Liverpool will host Bournemouth on Friday at Anfield.
Van Dijk missed the last pre-season friendly due to illness but was back in training this week and started Sunday's Community Shield against Crystal Palace, which the Reds lost in a penalty shootout. That said, it is good news to see the Liverpool captain back fit for the start of the Premier League season as Liverpool will host Bournemouth on Friday at Anfield.
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Recovered from illness
Van Dijk (illness) was spotted in team training on Thursday and is expected to be available for the Community Shield on Sunday against Crystal Palace, the club posted.
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Out with illness
Van Dijk missed Monday's friendly with Athletic Club via illness, per manager Arne Slot. "Unfortunately, Virgil is sick today. We miss out on Alisson. [Joe] Gomez is not there, [Conor] Bradley is not there."
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Still elite
van Dijk made 37 starts and scored three times with one assist in the Premier League, keeping 14 clean sheets.
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Scores in loss
van Dijk scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Chelsea. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st minute.
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Signs contract extension until 2027
van Dijk has signed a contract extension with Liverpool until 2027, the club announced.
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Contract talks progressing
Contract talks between Liverpool and van Dijk are progressing in the right direction, according to Beth Lindop of ESPN.
ANALYSIS
Van Dijk has revealed there has been "progress" made in his contract negotiations amid continued speculation over his future at the club. His deal is set to expire at the end of the season, but given that both parties are willing to extend the contract, negotiations are likely to continue in the coming days and weeks until an agreement is reached.
Van Dijk has revealed there has been "progress" made in his contract negotiations amid continued speculation over his future at the club. His deal is set to expire at the end of the season, but given that both parties are willing to extend the contract, negotiations are likely to continue in the coming days and weeks until an agreement is reached.