Topic: Virgil Van Dijk (Cpt)

[slaphead]

Anyway any time I see this thread title my heart sinks in case Virgil has succumbed to another injury.

Same here. Takes me back to the old Daniel Sturridge thread.

[So… Howard Philips]

Same here. Takes me back to the old Daniel Sturridge thread.

Or the Naby Keita thread - when will the angst and stress end?

[slaphead]

Or the Naby Keita thread - when will the angst and stress end?

haha yeah :-) Wonder if they are the same with the Phil Jones thread over in the Caf

[bornandbRED]

At the reported 800k a week wages Raiola is trying to get for him there's only two clubs he ends up at...

One when you consider Pep and Raiola hate each other.

[Welshred]

One when you consider Pep and Raiola hate each other.

I'd already considered that. Madrid and PSG were the ones I was thinking of.

[RedG13]

I'd already considered that. Madrid and PSG were the ones I was thinking of.

If Madrid gets Mbappe I dont think they add Haaland. They already paid like 100 mil for 3 super talented Young Brazilians two which are in the first team and looks like one is already pretty close to a start.

[Samio]

Didn’t play for Holland yesterday. Their next game is on Tuesday.

Seems to me like he’s not ready to be risked Wednesday-Saturday-Tuesday just yet.

[rossipersempre]

Didn’t play for Holland yesterday. Their next game is on Tuesday.

Seems to me like he’s not ready to be risked Wednesday-Saturday-Tuesday just yet.

Good to see Van Gaal is being sensible and has the player’s interests at heart. Benefits of being a club manager for most of his long career I suppose.

[HardworkDedication]

Didn’t play for Holland yesterday. Their next game is on Tuesday.

Seems to me like he’s not ready to be risked Wednesday-Saturday-Tuesday just yet.

Klopp stated a couple of weeks ago that after such a long injury, Van Dijk, shouldn't be playing 3 games a week yet. If he starts on Tuesday for Netherlands, it'll be interesting to see whether Klopp rests him for the Leeds game the following Sunday or the AC Milan game on the Wednesday after that.

[Fromola]

Klopp stated a couple of weeks ago that after such a long injury, Van Dijk, shouldn't be playing 3 games a week yet. If he starts on Tuesday for Netherlands, it'll be interesting to see whether Klopp rests him for the Leeds game the following Sunday or the AC Milan game on the Wednesday after that.

Gomez and Matip must be in the same boat as well. Given we'll be playing Saturday-Tuesday from next week onwards that's a lot of rotation.

[PaulF]

They didn't actually that have many. That video was one example, there was another when Van Dijk won a header off a corner against Haaland. I watched the game and the Dutch dominated, Haaland basically got very little service.

Van Dijk looked good in the game but Haaland is pretty incredible. Was hardly involved but the second that there was an attack his movement was absolutely brilliant. He hit the post with another shot and should have scored.

Once Lewandowski shows some level of drop off, this guy is going to be by quite a big distance the best striker in world football.

Sounds like he isn't clinical enough for us 😃

[Persephone]

Gomez and Matip must be in the same boat as well. Given we'll be playing Saturday-Tuesday from next week onwards that's a lot of rotation.

I'd imagine so, I think all of our CB's have questions over their durability at the moment so I'm certain we'll see some rotation. I wouldn't mind seeing Gomez/Konate versus Leeds and Virgil/Matip against AC Milan.

[vivabobbygraham]

I'd imagine so, I think all of our CB's have questions over their durability at the moment so I'm certain we'll see some rotation. I wouldn't mind seeing Gomez/Konate versus Leeds and Virgil/Matip against AC Milan.

If Jurgen does go down that root, I think it will be the other way round. AC are shite and will be more than happy with a draw at Anfield. Elland Road will be rocking on Sunday with the reds in town. No place for a league debut in my opinion

[So… Howard Philips]

If Jurgen does go down that root, I think it will be the other way round. AC are shite and will be more than happy with a draw at Anfield. Elland Road will be rocking on Sunday with the reds in town. No place for a league debut in my opinion

I've had a fixation that we're playing Inter.

That loss in 1965 is still hurting.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

I hate it when players threads get bumped during international breaks.

[RedG13]

Klopp stated a couple of weeks ago that after such a long injury, Van Dijk, shouldn't be playing 3 games a week yet. If he starts on Tuesday for Netherlands, it'll be interesting to see whether Klopp rests him for the Leeds game the following Sunday or the AC Milan game on the Wednesday after that.

Probably Milan so he can get 2 out of 4 games. Tuesday-Sunday recovering is fine for Virgil. Sunday to Wed is very quick turnaround same with Wed to sat. Would make most sense to go Tuesday to Sunday then Sunday to Saturday. Virgil not playing in the EFL Cup. First two CL games are Milan at home then away to Porto probably not the worst time to give Gomez and/or Konate minutes there. At some point in the season he will be able to 3 games a week just not at this point.

[vivabobbygraham]

I've had a fixation that we're playing Inter.

That loss in 1965 is still hurting.

The European Cup that was stolen from us. Cheated. Robbed.

[leroy]

Haaland isn't lightning over 5-10 yards like Salah or Mane, but he's one of those players that absolutely motors the further he runs.  His top speed will be crazy.

He's also no slouch over that 5-10.

[PaulF]

How useful is top speed against a packed defence?

[Jookie]

Gomez and Matip must be in the same boat as well. Given we'll be playing Saturday-Tuesday from next week onwards that's a lot of rotation.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Gomez and Matip start together against Leeds and VvD and Konate start together against Milan (or some variation of this).

With us going to 3 games over 7 or 8 days I think we'll start to see a fair bit of rotation at the centre back position. I'm not sure Gomez, Matip or VvD could play 3 games over that period. May even see the odd Phillips start in the league and league cup.

[RedG13]

I wouldn't be surprised to see Gomez and Matip start together against Leeds and VvD and Konate start together against Milan (or some variation of this).

With us going to 3 games over 7 or 8 days I think we'll start to see a fair bit of rotation at the centre back position. I'm not sure Gomez, Matip or VvD could play 3 games over that period. May even see the odd Phillips start in the league and league cup.

4 games in 10 day with the league cup as the last one. Im guessing Virgil will play the 2 league games. Other 2 not sure but I would expect rotation at CB vs Milan of at least 1 Cb. I think Virgil playing 2 games instead of 1 out of 4 would be ideal. He been playing 1 game a week if he missing the first 2 at min CL game for coming back from ACL and better long term then that Smart.

[King_doggerel]

virgil down...

[Fitzy.]

Did he get a knock at the end?

[rawcusk8]

Just said on SkySports he went off injured at the end, is it just a knock?

[MBL?]

I hate it when players threads get bumped during international breaks.

Was thinking that before I clicked the thread and then I see the latest posts.. ffs

[deFacto please, you bastards]

What kind of knock?

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Ankle knock/injury after a tackle

[jillcwhomever]

Why didn't they take him off earlier? They were 4-0 up for hell's sake.

[jillcwhomever]

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Van Dijk: “I’m fine, luckily. I’m already over it.”

[Hazell]

Virgil van Dijk is naturally very satisfied with the very large victory of the Orange against Turkey (6-1). The captain of the Dutch national team had to deal with an unfortunate pass from Justin Bijlow in the final phase and was unable to prevent a goal from Cengiz Ünder. Van Dijk was hit hard on the ankle at that moment, but did not sustain an injury, he explains to NOS afterwards .

"It's not that bad, luckily," said Van Dijk. "Obviously it was a ball that was a little too soft. Maybe it has to do with concentration. I already had a yellow card, so I'm not going in completely. But he hit me nicely on my ankle. Maybe because I'm so big they think I'm starting to get upset because then I fall, but then it looks a little sluggish."

https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=nl&u=https://www.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp%3Fuid%3D393512&prev=search&pto=aue

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Why didn't they take him off earlier? They were 4-0 up for hell's sake.

Cause they're gobshites.

[Clint Eastwood]

Despise international managers. What’s the point in Klopp being cautious if some twat will make his players do multiple full games in the space of a week?

Glad he’s okay.

[Gerry Attrick]

Despise international managers. What’s the point in Klopp being cautious if some twat will make his players do multiple full games in the space of a week?

Glad he’s okay.

Van Gaal has looked after him more than some would. He played Wednesday and Tuesday in their 2 hardest matches. That's not bad at all.

[RedSince86]

What a thunderc*nt Van Gaal is.

International managers have massive egos, seems to be our club that gets the brunt of their egotistical arrogance for some reason.

[Robinred]

Van Gaal has looked after him more than some would. He played Wednesday and Tuesday in their 2 hardest matches. That's not bad at all.

Van Gaal or whoever, are caught between a rock and a hard place, as International managers.

Bald truth is that there’s always been a conflict between ‘club v country’, and given the seemingly insatiable greed of FIFA and UEFA, and the impossible demands on today’s players, it’s only going to become more problematic.

[MBL?]

Can’t blame van gal for this. He was rested last game and I’m sure there were more deserving players in midfield and attack when it comes to being subbed after pummelling the opposition.

[Eeyore]

Van Gaal has looked after him more than some would. He played Wednesday and Tuesday in their 2 hardest matches. That's not bad at all.

Exactly they had 3 matches and Van Dijk was rested for the middle one.

He is their best player by a country mile, a lot of coaches would have played him in all three.

[dutchkop]

Van Gaal or whoever, are caught between a rock and a hard place, as International managers.

Bald truth is that there’s always been a conflict between ‘club v country’, and given the seemingly insatiable greed of FIFA and UEFA, and the impossible demands on today’s players, it’s only going to become more problematic.

Van Gaal did ok with Virgil until that moment and as he says - Dutch had match under control Turkey had    Söyüncü (Dismissed at44'  for 2nd yellow) and they were 3-0 down at that stage. Dutch went 5-0 up at 80 mins. and Turkey hardly had a shot on target all game - 2 and they scored  from the player catching Virgil after poor pass from Keeperin 90+2. Van Gaal could have played another CB - but he had used up his 5 subs and Dutch were in total control.

van Dijk says it was nothing and walked around the field after the match. More worried  waht Brazil FA throw at us for leeds and CL matches - we could lose Alisson and Fabinho for both those matches, status (physical/mental) of Naby and when he arrives back and also Hendo and Trent - that will both probably not be good enough for England team tomorrow which is fine in my book.

 

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Van Gaal did ok with Virgil until that moment and as he says - Dutch had match under control Turkey had    Söyüncü (Dismissed at44'  for 2nd yellow) and they were 3-0 down at that stage. Dutch went 5-0 up at 80 mins. and Turkey hardly had a shot on target all game - 2 and they scored  from the player catching Virgil after poor pass from Keeperin 90+2. Van Gaal could have played another CB - but he had used up his 5 subs and Dutch were in total control.

van Dijk says it was nothing and walked around the field after the match. More worried  waht Brazil FA throw at us for leeds and CL matches - we could lose Alisson and Fabinho for both those matches, status (physical/mental) of Naby and when he arrives back and also Hendo and Trent - that will both probably not be good enough for England team tomorrow which is fine in my book.

Henderson,Thiago  and Ox should be available at the very least, not including Jones and Ox [Eliott is a doubt].

We got more than enough quality to deal with this.

[Eeyore]

Van Gaal did ok with Virgil until that moment and as he says - Dutch had match under control Turkey had    Söyüncü (Dismissed at44'  for 2nd yellow) and they were 3-0 down at that stage. Dutch went 5-0 up at 80 mins. and Turkey hardly had a shot on target all game - 2 and they scored  from the player catching Virgil after poor pass from Keeperin 90+2. Van Gaal could have played another CB - but he had used up his 5 subs and Dutch were in total control.

van Dijk says it was nothing and walked around the field after the match. More worried  waht Brazil FA throw at us for leeds and CL matches - we could lose Alisson and Fabinho for both those matches, status (physical/mental) of Naby and when he arrives back and also Hendo and Trent - that will both probably not be good enough for England team tomorrow which is fine in my book.

 

I am pretty sure that FIFA can only stop Ali and Fab playing the Leeds game as the CL games are under the jurisdiction of UEFA. Even if they are missing then Raphinha will also miss the game for Leeds.