Virgil van Dijk
LIV
CB
Back Line Anchor
Jul 8, 1991 (35)
Right
6'5"
203 lb
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Plays possible final World Cup game
Van Dijk generated six clearances in Monday's 1-1 (4-3) penalty shootout loss versus Morocco.
Analysis: Van Dijk didn't leave the field Monday, but was also not one of the five players chosen to take a penalty kick for the Dutch as they exited the tournament. This comes in a match where Van Dijk found himself with plenty to do, recording six clearances as Morocco stayed active near the Dutch box. The defender did see a pretty good World Cup in what could be his last at age 34, although he could have one more in the tank. That said, he ends with one goal on two shots and one assist on a chance created in the attack to go along with one tackle, three interceptions and 30 clearances in the defense.
Sets up teammate against Tunisia
Van Dijk assisted once to go with one tackle (one won), one interception and eight clearances in Thursday's 3-1 victory versus Tunisia.
Analysis: Van Djik wasn't affected by a recent hip ailment, was commanding as usual in the back, registering exactly eight clearances and one interception for the third contest in a row, and teed up Brian Brobbey with a perfect flick-on in the opposing box. He was particularly brilliant in the air on both ends. He has also scored once and notched two shots (both on target) so far, but the Netherlands have conceded in every game.
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