Virgil van Dijk

Guardiola to make late semi-final selection calls after gruelling recent schedule

FA Cup Wembley date with Liverpool will be City’s third game this week after Europe action

Luis Díaz earns Liverpool extra breathing room after dream first leg in Lisbon

Former Porto winger scores late third goal as Jürgen Klopp’s side secure first-leg win

Van Dijk says Liverpool intent on delivering an ‘unforgettable’ season

Massive week in the season for Klopp’s side as they fight on two main fronts

Jota on target as Liverpool keep pressure on Man City

Fabinho's late penalty sealed a 2-0 win over Watford for the Reds at Anfield

Man City and Liverpool shaping up to be the greatest modern rivalry

An absorbing title race between two Premier League titans – this is what football is about

Liverpool roll with the punches to overcome Arsenal

Quick-fire strikes from Jota and Firmino put Klopp’s men within one point of City

Luis Diaz’ brave header keeps Liverpool on Man City’s tail

Jurgen Klopp’s team close the gap at the top to three points with same games played

Martínez cracker gives Inter hope but Liverpool advance after Sánchez red

Winning run comes to an end but Jürgen Klopp’s side advance to quarter-finals

Liverpool hits six past hapless Leeds to close gap on Man City to three points

Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané both score twice as Jürgen Klopp’s side sent out statement

Mané, Salah and Díaz on target as Liverpool beat Norwich

Jurgen Klopp rotates his squad as hosts come from behind to close gap on Man City

Liverpool’s mix of youth and experience too good for Shrewsbury Town

The visitors took the lead after seven minutes at Anfield but Liverpool soon took control

Q&A: Why do we have so many coronavirus infections?

Expert virologist casts a cold eye on cause and effect – plus ‘fighting on all fronts’

Lookman’s strike sees Leicester beat wasteful Liverpool

Salah’s early penalty miss proves costly as Liverpool lose second game of season

Klopp says Liverpool must ‘defend at the top level’ if they hope to overhaul City

In advance of visit to Leicester, Anfield boss says consistency will be key to title bid

Spurs and Liverpool provide a festive thriller to lift the mood

Evidence mounting that Antonio Conte is building something in north London

Divock Origi delivers late delight as Liverpool see off Wolves

Jürgen Klopp’s side were frustrated for much of the game at Molineux before securing winner

World Cup 2022: ranking the top 10 contenders a year before Qatar

Could Brazil add to their five World Cups next winter or can France retain their title?

More Ferdinand than McGrath: Andrew Omobamidele very much the modern defender

Kildare native fits the modern mould of tall, ball-playing centre half to a tee

Liverpool brush aside 10-man Atlético Madrid with ease to progress in style

Jota and Mané seal victory over Spanish champions

Jordan Henderson praises Luis Suárez for changing mentality of Liverpool

Captain wants Anfield crowd to give Atlético striker a warm reception

Mo Salah fires Liverpool to thrilling win over 10-man Atlético

Spanish side have late penalty claim overturned by VAR

‘I am not a robot’: Virgil van Dijk knows road back from ACL is a long one

Key defender can be rested at times but is set to play against Atletico

Liverpool must decide whether or not to pay Mo Salah what he is clearly worth

Club will have to revisit their rigid wage structure in order to keep the gifted Egyptian

Liverpool v Man City will be won by the work done off the ball

Due to the pace of the game and the need to break the press – expect a basketball match

Michael Walker: Tuchel’s courage to be simple marks him out among his peers

The German coach may have found the perfect club for his philosophy at Chelsea

‘He’s like a world class golfer’: Klopp tees Thiago up for success

Liverpool manager confident Brazilian will start to hit his stride in the team

Jordan Henderson completes Liverpool comeback after AC Milan dare to dream

Italian side scored two times in two minutes just before half-time

Ken Early: Harvey Elliott injury exposes nonsense of ‘let it flow’ directive

Liverpool have shown you can play fast and furious football without endangering players

Harvey Elliott injury mars Liverpool victory at Leeds

2019 Premier League champions continue their impressive start with comfortable win

Virgil van Dijk reassures Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp he is ‘100 per cent fit’

Defender picked up an ankle injury playing for the Netherlands against Turkey

Thiago Silva marshals 10-man Chelsea as they hold off Liverpool at Anfield

Veteran defender leads brilliant rearguard action for Thomas Tuchel’s side

Klopp has a decision to make - Robertson or Tsimikas?

Robertson is one of the very best left-backs in Europe but Tsimikas is in form

Van Dijk says Liverpool return was a tough mental hurdle

Centre back says it will take ‘games, time and repetition’ before he is back to his best

Salah stars as Liverpool ease to opening day victory at Norwich

Virgil Van Dijk plays 90 minutes on his return to competitive league action

Liverpool’s Andy Robertson injured in pre-season friendly

Jurgen Klopp’s side kick-off their league campaign away to Norwich next Saturday

Alisson agrees new six-year contract with Liverpool

Brazilian goalkeeper has played a huge role in the club’s success in recent years

Virgil van Dijk feeling blessed as he returns to action in Austria

Joe Gomez also came off the bench to make his return following a long injury lay-off

Virgil van Dijk in line to make Liverpool return on Thursday

Dutch defender has been out nine months with serious knee injury

England beginning to louden themselves to Pickford’s pitch

England’s number one has handsomely rewarded his manager’s faith

Ken Early: Tiki taka a nightmare from which Spain vainly struggle to awake

If chances start to go in, they will take some stopping in Euro 2020 knockout stages

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