Virgil van Dijk attended his daughter Jadi's school production of Fantastic Mr Fox, signaling his commitment to family over football. Despite recent challenges in his team, including injuries, he emphasizes the importance of family and normalcy. He reflects on his role as Liverpool's captain, with his leadership aiding the team through adversity. Van Dijk remembers his last year's Carabao Cup triumph as a significant achievement, showcasing his ability to stay grounded in a sport often marked by pressure and expectations.
I’m also a normal father, husband, man, and I like to do normal things. Some of the kids are looking up, thinking: What are you doing here?
The most important thing in life is my kids and my wife's life. These things are definitely important, but they fully understand as well when it's time to focus on the task ahead.
Possessing perspective, something often lost in football, helped make Van Dijk Jurgen Klopp’s first choice to replace Jordan Henderson as captain in 2023.
We were playing against a good Chelsea, conceding chances, but Caoimhin [Kelleher] had a fantastic game. Jurgen leaving, me scoring the winner, it was a special evening.
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