Author Topic: Virgil Van Dijk (Cpt) (Read 1459432 times)

El Lobo · « **Reply #3320 on:** September 30, 2018, 05:16:20 pm »

Quote from: newterp on September 30, 2018, 04:17:22 pm

Him and Gomez both got there first. Amazing.

He almost caught Hazard for his chance, was absolutely galloping

Euskadi · « **Reply #3321 on:** September 30, 2018, 05:29:37 pm »

Quote from: So... Howard Phillips on September 30, 2018, 01:27:22 pm

Is Allison the third side of this isoceles triangle?

Haha he is indeed!

mlnkrish · « **Reply #3322 on:** September 30, 2018, 07:09:03 pm »

Quote from: SinceSixtyFive on September 30, 2018, 03:51:32 pm

Anyone got a gif of that incident last night where he and Joe rushed back to get a tackle in a potentially save a goal? Was immense (from the two of them to be fair) and I think Virgil got the important touch. Didn't he visibly go "Whew!" after he got there, like wiping the sweat from his brow or something? Brilliant stuff.

https://twitter.com/SambaRole/status/1046320751693856768

Oberyn_Martell · « **Reply #3323 on:** October 1, 2018, 12:49:40 pm »

Just so good.

Xabi Gerrard · « **Reply #3324 on:** October 4, 2018, 02:24:28 pm »

Really enjoying the camaraderie between the defenders & keeper at the moment. The constant acknowledging to each other whenever they've done something good. I noticed it a lot last night. Not quite Buffon & Chiellini levels of going full on Tardelli in each other's faces, although I can see that happening if crucial interventions are made in high stake games.

It's been a while since our back 5 have taken such pride in defending, it's like having 5 Carra's on the pitch. It seems to be something VvD has brought with him, he's the one leading this mini team within the team.

Funky_Gibbons · « **Reply #3325 on:** October 4, 2018, 02:38:34 pm »

I think that was one of his worst performances since he's been here, he seemed really flustered at times and the ball was bouncing of his feet in all directions at times. I'm sure the pitch didn't help but Gomez was less affected.

The good news is those performances are very rare from him and we still only conceded the one goal.

rocco · « **Reply #3326 on:** October 10, 2018, 12:56:24 pm »

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/virgil-van-dijk-slammed-holland-13392092

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been told by Holland boss Ronald Koeman to cut out the mistakes......

And he wasn't happy to see Van Dijk commit the foul which led to a late missed penalty for Manchester City in Liverpool's top-of-the-table Premier League clash at Anfield on Sunday......

And Koeman said: “I told Virgil within 30 seconds of the end of the game against France what I thought.

“I know him so well – and that means I know where all his little faults are.

“Virgil has to improve. Not a lot. But sometimes he is a little too laid back. That needs to change........

paulrazor · « **Reply #3327 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:01:19 pm »

the headline is clickbait and misleading

i think Koeman is fairly constructive in his criticism

if klopp said the same thing no one would bat an eyelid

Dench57 · « **Reply #3328 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:09:24 pm »

he's shit and we should bin him off

Dim Glas · « **Reply #3329 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:20:07 pm »

Quote from: Hellrazor on October 10, 2018, 01:01:19 pm

the headline is clickbait and misleading

i think Koeman is fairly constructive in his criticism

if klopp said the same thing no one would bat an eyelid

He probably wouldn't yap on about it to the press quite so much mind

Koeman's going on about something that happened a while ago and probably doesn't need to be brought up publicly again, and about something that happened in a Liverpool game, not a Netherlands game, where I am sure VVD doesn't need telling what he did wrong.

But Koeman just wants to be relevant, his reputation took a battering at Everton. I'm sure VVD doesn't give a shit, and won't be arsed anyway. He'll just carry on doing what he does, and learning from the coaches at Liverpool.

rocco · « **Reply #3330 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:44:15 pm »

Quote from: Dië Nullfuenfer on October 10, 2018, 01:20:07 pm

He probably wouldn't yap on about it to the press quite so much mind Koeman's going on about something that happened a while ago and probably doesn't need to be brought up publicly again, and about something that happened in a Liverpool game, not a Netherlands game, where I am sure VVD doesn't need telling what he did wrong.

But Koeman just wants to be relevant, his reputation took a battering at Everton. I'm sure VVD doesn't give a shit, and won't be arsed anyway. He'll just carry on doing what he does, and learning from the coaches at Liverpool.

He is so good it looks like he doesn’t get out of 2nd gear , don’t find anything wrong in what Koeman has said

Dim Glas · « **Reply #3331 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:49:03 pm »

Quote from: rocco on October 10, 2018, 01:44:15 pm

He is so good it looks like he doesn’t get out of 2nd gear , don’t find anything wrong in what Koeman has said

there is nothing wrong with it, apart from that it doesnt need saying to the press. I just find it amusing more than anything, cos it does just come across as him trying to make himself relevant again in his development

Wheras the reality is, he really isn't that important, he 'coaches' him for a few days every few weeks if he's lucky.

VVD will just do what he does, and still be the Netherland's best player, with Gini a close 2nd

CraigDS · « **Reply #3332 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:50:41 pm »

Quote from: rocco on October 10, 2018, 01:44:15 pm

He is so good it looks like he doesn’t get out of 2nd gear , don’t find anything wrong in what Koeman has said

The thing is just coming out in the press and telling someone who is consistently playing at an incredibly high level to improve is, imo, fairly shocking man management.

All players make mistakes, so telling someone who makes very few whilst the rest of their game is world class is a load of shite.

rocco · « **Reply #3333 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:51:52 pm »

Quote from: CraigDS on October 10, 2018, 01:50:41 pm

The thing is just coming out in the press and telling someone who is consistently playing at an incredibly high level to improve is, imo, fairly shocking man management.

All players make mistakes, so telling someone who makes very few whilst the rest of their game is world class is a load of shite.

Can’t see it bothering Van , he is that laidback

paulrazor · « **Reply #3334 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:54:59 pm »

Koeman mentioned it (but probably didnt need to) as this is the first time holland played since

doubt he needs or wants to try stay relevant given he has a high profile job

the headline is misleading in the mirror, you would think Koeman threw him under the bus Mourinho style

Quote from: Dië Nullfuenfer on October 10, 2018, 01:20:07 pm

He probably wouldn't yap on about it to the press quite so much mind Koeman's going on about something that happened a while ago and probably doesn't need to be brought up publicly again, and about something that happened in a Liverpool game, not a Netherlands game, where I am sure VVD doesn't need telling what he did wrong.

But Koeman just wants to be relevant, his reputation took a battering at Everton. I'm sure VVD doesn't give a shit, and won't be arsed anyway. He'll just carry on doing what he does, and learning from the coaches at Liverpool.

Giono · « **Reply #3335 on:** October 10, 2018, 02:10:46 pm »

Whew...

When I saw the little orange box next to his name I feared he was injured...

welshred1976 · « **Reply #3336 on:** October 10, 2018, 02:23:09 pm »

Quote from: Dië Nullfuenfer on October 10, 2018, 01:49:03 pm

there is nothing wrong with it, apart from that it doesnt need saying to the press. I just find it amusing more than anything, cos it does just come across as him trying to make himself relevant again in his development Wheras the reality is, he really isn't that important, he 'coaches' him for a few days every few weeks if he's lucky.

VVD will just do what he does, and still be the Netherland's best player, with Gini a close 2nd

Exactly how I see it. Koeman is smalltime.

Ravishing Rick Dude · « **Reply #3337 on:** October 10, 2018, 02:39:54 pm »

Quote from: CraigDS on October 10, 2018, 01:50:41 pm

The thing is just coming out in the press and telling someone who is consistently playing at an incredibly high level to improve is, imo, fairly shocking man management.

All players make mistakes, so telling someone who makes very few whilst the rest of their game is world class is a load of shite.

Yeah, Koeman is really daft. Virgil is their best player and their captain. In top 3 best defender in the world, if not the best. What he's smoking down there in Amsterdam?!

kloppismydad · « **Reply #3338 on:** October 10, 2018, 02:46:08 pm »

Virgil acknowledged that he made a mistake for the tackle which gave away the penalty in his post-game interview, so not sure why Koeman had to re-state it.

As for the laid back attitude, I do feel Virgil can be passive during certain moments due to his sheer quality, or it seems so.

If these comments Virgil to be even better, that's good for us. If he doesn't like them, rather Koeman mention this than Kloppo.

tornado · « **Reply #3339 on:** October 10, 2018, 02:50:07 pm »

Would have to disagree with some of the posters above. I dont know the dynamic of the relationship between the two but I were to guess, it would be a strong one (Southampton, Dutch connection plus made him Dutch captain). So, Koeman probably knows he can make such a comment about Virgil, he is strong enough to be unfazed, its more like a message to the other members of the Dutch squad that they need to keep standard highs.
And from a liverpool perspective, anything that helps Van Dijk to break away from the cohort of the best defenders in the world to just the standout best defender in the world is welcome. So, if this helps him to focus just that little bit extra, so be it.

LovelyCushionedHeader · « **Reply #3340 on:** October 10, 2018, 03:26:34 pm »

Good job Koeman feels this way, otherwise Van Dijk would be guiding Everton to their first Champions League trophy.

Ski · « **Reply #3341 on:** October 13, 2018, 08:36:29 pm »

Netherlands leading Germany 1-0 at ht courtesy of a simple header by VVD.

CraigDS · « **Reply #3342 on:** October 13, 2018, 08:37:18 pm »

Needs to improve.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #3343 on:** October 13, 2018, 08:40:58 pm »

Quote from: CraigDS on October 13, 2018, 08:37:18 pm

Needs to improve.

He needs to concentrate more, too casual.

WhereAngelsPlay · « **Reply #3344 on:** October 13, 2018, 08:44:44 pm »

Didn't even head it down,kids in the park know to head the balls downwards.

Amature hour.

CHOPPER · « **Reply #3345 on:** October 13, 2018, 08:55:55 pm »

The big beautiful bastard

But looks aren't everything sonny Jim. Buck up or fuck off me laddo.

planet-terror · « **Reply #3346 on:** October 13, 2018, 09:29:51 pm »

Needs to bulk down

sent from my r2d2 mk iv

thekitkatshuffler · « **Reply #3347 on:** October 13, 2018, 10:12:18 pm »

How is Ryan Babel only 31?

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #3348 on:** October 13, 2018, 10:25:06 pm »

Quote from: thekitkatshuffler on October 13, 2018, 10:12:18 pm

How is Ryan Babel only 31?

He was only 20,21 when we signed him 10,11 years ago but it feels like an eternity ago

bornandbRED · « **Reply #3349 on:** October 13, 2018, 10:47:14 pm »

First player I've been infatuated with since Torres. Absolute idol.

rowan_d · « **Reply #3350 on:** October 14, 2018, 02:11:44 am »

Love how nobody even mentions his price anymore except to say that its been well and truly justified. In hindsight I'd have been happy to see us pay double, transformative players are worth their weight in gold. And Van Dijk is fucking gigantic.

Said it before, but Klopp and team played a blinder in the aftermath of the move falling through last summer. I was frustrated that we didn't go for another centreback and decided to bide our time for VVD to become available to us again, but it was very clearly the right move. Hopefully we end up talking about Keita in such terms, not everyone can slot in impeccably from day one though.

Ravishing Rick Dude · « **Reply #3351 on:** October 14, 2018, 06:37:44 am »

Quote from: bornandbRED on October 13, 2018, 10:47:14 pm

First player I've been infatuated with since Torres. Absolute idol.

Yeah, i loved Babel too.

Dr. Beaker · « **Reply #3352 on:** October 14, 2018, 09:34:19 am »

Quote from: thekitkatshuffler on October 13, 2018, 10:12:18 pm

How is Ryan Babel only 31?

That's why I was glad we binned him. I knew he'd end up 31 one day.

PoetryInMotion · « **Reply #3353 on:** October 14, 2018, 09:59:41 am »

Quote from: deFacto on October 13, 2018, 10:25:06 pm

He was only 20,21 when we signed him 10,11 years ago but it feels like an eternity ago

RedInside · « **Reply #3354 on:** October 14, 2018, 11:00:48 am »

He won't play against Belgium (friendly) and will be heading back to Liverpool. Decided to rest because of the rib injury he suffered lately. He played the full game yesterday and was rock solid so no worries at all. Good news id say

Lycan · « **Reply #3355 on:** October 14, 2018, 11:15:53 am »

Oh, how they laughed when we paid all that money for him...

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #3356 on:** October 14, 2018, 11:17:48 am »

Quote from: Lycan on October 14, 2018, 11:15:53 am

Oh, how they laughed when we paid all that money for him...

And the thing is that someone like Ferguson would have broken the bank to get him to United rather than signing emoji friendly show ponies.

PoetryInMotion · « **Reply #3357 on:** October 14, 2018, 12:04:34 pm »

Quote from: RedInside on October 14, 2018, 11:00:48 am

He won't play against Belgium (friendly) and will be heading back to Liverpool. Decided to rest because of the rib injury he suffered lately. He played the full game yesterday and was rock solid so no worries at all. Good news id say

Hopefully he'll be back for our games. We can manage for a game or two with the better fixtures now, but hopefully there's no recurring issue with it. Happy for him for his goal

Djozer · « **Reply #3358 on:** October 14, 2018, 12:06:51 pm »

Quote from: Dr. Beaker on October 14, 2018, 09:34:19 am

That's why I was glad we binned him. I knew he'd end up 31 one day.

Floydy · « **Reply #3359 on:** October 14, 2018, 12:11:39 pm »

Quote from: thekitkatshuffler on October 13, 2018, 10:12:18 pm

How is Ryan Babel only 31?

thats what travelling in a Babel-Copter does to you, keeps you fresh faced and looking youthful.