Term LegacyRedefining Longevity at the Elite LevelSoon to turn 34, Virgil van Dijk is showing no signs of winding down. After captaining

Virgil van Dijk caught the attention of several Premier League stars with his message to the Liverpool supporters.

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Virgil van Dijk returned to his commanding best, not through pace but poise. Slot restructured the defence to protect him, and in return Van Dijk anchored the team with calm assurance. His reading of the game, vocal authority, and influence on younger defenders re-established standards across the squad. He wasn’t just defending, he was dictating.

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Virgil van Dijk is a generational great but one Netherlands colleague doesn’t have the Liverpool skipper as the best he’s played with.

Liverpool succeeded in tying down Virgil van Dijk to a new contract - extending the captain’s stay at the club until 2027. The 33-year-old is expected to marshal the Reds’ backline in the seasons

Virgil van Dijk and Ollie Watkins were among a host of stars to react to Donyell Malen amid rumours around his future at Aston Villa.