“Decision was taken”- Netherlands manager confirms early departure for Liverpool star

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Netherlands are going to miss Van Dijk in their next match, with the Liverpool captain coming home earlier than expected. Apart from the Anfield centre-back, Frenkie De Jong will also be out of the Netherlands lineup. Even though the Reds are getting their captain back, Gakpo and Gravenberch will be playing

Netherlands are going to miss Van Dijk in their next match, with the Liverpool captain coming home earlier than expected.

Apart from the Anfield centre-back, Frenkie De Jong will also be out of the Netherlands lineup. Even though the Reds are getting their captain back, Gakpo and Gravenberch will be playing for Netherlands.

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Virgil Van Dijk is coming back to Liverpool after International duty

Tuesday is going to be a vital day for Netherlands, as Ronald Koeman’s squad will go head-to-head with Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Liverpool captain attends all of the opportunities of representing his country or the Reds.

However, Koeman’s statement about Van Dijk leaving confirms that he is coming back to Liverpool soon.

“For both Frenkie and Virgil it is better for them to leave the training camp at this moment.

That decision was taken on medical grounds, with of course the interest of the players coming first.”

On Saturday, Netherlands finished Hungary off with a brutal 4-0 win at the group stage of the UEFA Nations League. Van Dijk played full time and led his team against his Liverpool teammate’s squad.

The only time he missed an international fixture for his country was due to an one match suspension following the Hungary match.

Even though the 33-year-old did not take up any ‘medical injury’, this seems to be a wise move from the coach. The Merseysiders will be going up against Southampton on 24th November.

If Van Dijk gets some rest before the Premier League clash, it will be essential for Liverpool. With just 11 games left to end the year, Slot’s team is currently one of the top contenders for the PL title.

With returning stars like Salah, Trent, Eliott, and Alisson, LFC will get an additional boost from the Dutch international back in their squad.

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  • Pravashis Biswas

    Pravashis is a passionate football enthusiast and content writer with years of experience in the industry. He combines his love for the game with his talent for creative storytelling, creating engaging and insightful articles for various sports websites and magazines.

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