Virgil van Dijk News
Van Dijk to stay Netherlands captain under Xavi
Virgil van Dijk will continue as captain of the Netherlands national team under new coach Xavi Hernández. Van Dijk confirmed the decision after a conversation with Hernández and has also extended his international career by at least two years.
Xavi Drops Depay from Netherlands Squad; Van Dijk Included
New Netherlands coach Xavi Hernández has announced his first squad, notably excluding all-time top scorer Memphis Depay. Virgil van Dijk, Joey Veerman, and debutants Ruben van Bommel and Gjivai Zechiël have been selected for upcoming Nations League matches.
Netherlands Coach Xavi scouts Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool match
Netherlands national football team coach Xavi Hernández was present at Anfield to watch Virgil van Dijk play in the Champions League match between Liverpool and Atlético Madrid. He plans to speak with the Dutch captain about his role in the team.