‘This is an evening I am very proud of’: Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk enjoys 100th appearance for the Netherlands
Virgil van Dijk celebrated his 100th cap for the Netherlands national team during a 2-1 victory over Serbia. The Liverpool defender expressed pride in the milestone and confirmed his intention to continue playing under new head coach Xavi.
Why it matters
Van Dijk remains a central figure in both international and club football, and his continued participation is significant for the Netherlands' tactical setup.
It was a special evening in Amsterdam for Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk. The former Celtic and Southampton defender celebrated 100 caps for the Dutch national team as the side won 2-1 against Serbia. Van Dijk, who is now 35, was given a chance to celebrate the achievement pre match and ran onto the pitch with his son. The Liverpool defender said to the media after the game ' Of course it is special. I am proud and grateful. 100 caps is not within everyone's reach. I never considered that a realistic goal. Not because I didn't believe in myself, but I am simply someone who doesn't look too far ahead '.
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