Virgil van Dijk explains late Liverpool return, needed physical and mental break after World Cup

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·10 August 2026

According to L'Équipe, Virgil van Dijk returned to Liverpool slightly later than teammate and compatriot Ryan Gravenberch.

He said he needed a few extra days to recover properly, both physically and mentally.

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Both players featured for the Netherlands at the 2026 World Cup this summer.

Van Dijk prioritised rest before resuming club duties.

No further timeline details were provided.

Source: L'Équipe

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