Virgil van Dijk's former teammate at Southampton, Jose Fonte, has urged Liverpool to sign a Newcastle United defender as his replacement. Reds skipper Van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk has returned to Liverpool early after the Holland captain was withdrawn from the squad for the final Nations League game against Bosnia and Herzegovina

Liverpool will be facing a nervous wait to discover if Virgil van Dijk will be available for his weekend's clash against Southampton. The Reds return to Premier League action on Saturday against the Saints in their first match after the November international break.

Arne Slot replaced Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool's head coach in the summer and according to captain Virgil van Dijk it was "not easy" for the Dutchman to follow in the footsteps of the German. Klopp brought his almost nine-year tenure at Anfield to an end when he confirmed back in January he would be stepping down as the Reds manager at the end of last season after leading the club to many titles including the Premier League and Champions League.

Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Diogo Jota latest news - Several regular starters are out for Arne Slot’s team with big games fast approaching

Virgil van Dijk Returns to Liverpool After Netherlands WithdrawalVan Dijk Prioritises Club Duties After International ExitVirgil van Dijk, the Liverpool & Netherlands captain, has withdrawn from

Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has outlined his reasons why Virgil van Dijk was allowed to return to Liverpool and will miss the clash with Bosnia on Tuesday

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Arnold's replacementThe first option takes Liverpool into familiar territory. The club has strong links with Red Bull and have purchased a fair few players who

Virgil van Dijk is returning to Liverpool after leaving the Netherlands squad on 'medical grounds' ahead of the Reds' Premier League clash against rock-bottom S

Here's your latest Liverpool transfer news. Trent Alexander-Arnold could leave Liverpool at the end of the season and there are four players who might have what it takes to replace him. Replacing Alexander-Arnold is not going to be an easy task for Richard Hughes.