May 21, 2024 · Back in 2013, up-and-coming defender Virgil van Dijk and seasoned midfielder Arne Slot locked horns in an Eredivisie game between Groningen and Zwolle. Fast forward 11 years and the two Dutchmen will be reunited at Liverpool — the centre-back a captain, the former midfielder a manager.

Oct 19, 2024 · ARNE SLOT has opened up on the remarkable story of the time he played against Virgil van Dijk back in 2013. Liverpool boss Slot incredibly lined up against his now-club captain during a Dutch...

May 17, 2024 · Fans on social media have been left shocked after find out incoming Liverpool boss Arne Slot once played against Reds captain Virgil van Dijk. Before embarking on his burgeoning career...

Nov 1, 2024 · Since Arne Slot’s summer arrival, Van Dijk has added another layer to his leadership. As he approaches a decade of service for his country — with 77 caps to show for it — and continues his...

Oct 3, 2024 · The Italian registered an assist on his full Reds debut against West Ham United back on September 25, but that remained his last involvement for Arne Slot’s side for three months because of injury and illness before his return to action last month.

Jan 15, 2025 · Virgil van Dijk was asked to delve into his talismanic reserves by Liverpool boss Arne Slot at Nottingham Forest. He did not disappoint.

Jan 15, 2025 · Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has welcomed the tactical change from Arne Slot that saw him hold together the Reds' defense against Nottingham Forest, with Ibrahima Konate replaced by goalscorer Diogo Jota in the second half.

4 days ago · Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk's quality has surprised Reds manager Arne Slot, who says the defender is on "another level". Van Dijk, 33, is in the last six months of his contract and made his ...

May 18, 2024 · Given the Dutch connection at Liverpool, incoming manager Arne Slot should enjoy some familiarity in his new surroundings – not least with captain Virgil van Dijk, who he came up against as a player.

Oct 22, 2024 · Arne Slot and Virgil van Dijk embrace after Liverpool 2-1 Chelsea. (Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images) Liverpool has many more tests to come in this tricky run of fixtures, but it passed the first one against Chelsea because of a major …