Virgil Van Dijk and the Netherlands were recently eliminated from Euro 2024 at the semifinal stage, with England striking late to win the game. The Liverpool defender lamented his end to the season, with a spirited Oranje side leaving empty handed.
The season has been difficult to take at the club level as well, since Jurgen Klopp left his role as the manager of Liverpool. And while Van Dijk previously admitted that he wants to stay and be a part of the transition season, he has now said that he needs time to recover and evaluate his options.
Virgil Van Dijk opens up on difficult 23/24 season
19 – Virgil Van Dijk won 19 of his 23 aerial duels at #EURO2024 overall, with his 83% success rate the best of any player in the tournament (min. 15 aerial duels). Monster. pic.twitter.com/XdmxGFJy6u
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) July 11, 2024
The Netherlands were one of the top performers in Euro 2024 and were the favourites for many to make it to the final. But, it was a heartbreaking goal from Ollie Watkins in the 90th minute that earned England a spot in the final instead.
Virgil Van Dijk commented that the Aston Villa striker was perhaps given too much space, and that his finishing was absolutely top notch to score from a tight angle. He also pointed out the controversial penalty that England were awarded in the first half, that proved to be a vital point in the game.
🚨🚨🎙️| Virgil van Dijk: "The referee ran back inside straight after the full-time whistle, that says a lot." 😳
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) July 10, 2024
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Now, the Dutch captain will likely take a couple of weeks off before deciding if he wants to be a part of the new-look Liverpool under compatriot Arne Slot or if he wants to try a new experience.
