'Every mistake, in any game, people will refer to the injury. Obviously, no one wants to get a serious knee injury, but that time we had was sort of worth it' Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk finds silver lining in serious knee injury

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool's captain, reflects on his ten-month absence due to an ACL injury, stating it was 'one of the best times of my life.' While the injury hindered Liverpool's season and contributed to mental challenges, he found strength in spending more time with his family. He acknowledges the ongoing scrutiny regarding his performance post-injury but remains focused on overcoming self-doubt, emphasizing the importance of confidence, which he describes as delicate, much like a flower, as taught by manager Jurgen Klopp. He navigates the tough mental aspects of recovery with resilience and optimism.

"Every mistake, in any game, people will refer to the injury. I know you can do nine things right and one thing wrong, and people will only focus on that one wrong thing."

"Look, it was tough, mentally more than anything. You do have sleepless nights. You keep asking yourself, 'How is this gonna pan out? Will I be the same player?'"

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