Liverpool enjoyed a long and successful 2022, but that also meant we had to play a lot of football along the way and one of our players has played the third most football of any footballer in the Premier League.
As reported by BBC Sport: ‘Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is third on the list of Premier League players who have played the most minutes for club and country during 2022 so far, according to a PA news agency study.
This is a clear illustration of how important Virgil van Dijk is to Jurgen Klopp, as he always plays for the Reds and is rarely given the chance to rest or rotate, despite the presence of Joel Matip, Ibou Konate and Joe Gomez.
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Considering our number 4 missed most of 2021 with the knee injury that sidelined him for so long, it’s a true display of character and fitness for the Netherlands captain to be able to play so much and at the highest level.
Let’s hope the 31-year-old can continue to be as available when called upon and that we can see his injury-free career continue for as many years as possible.
After his penalty heartbreak in Qatar, the defender hasn’t had much rest due to the World Cup but is now expected to return straight to Anfield action.
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