Xavi hails Van Dijk ahead of potential 100th Netherlands cap

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·4 October 2026

Virgil van Dijk will reach 100 Netherlands caps if he plays on Sunday.

According to L'Équipe, Xavi praised his captain on Saturday ahead of the landmark, describing him as a true leader.

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Van Dijk is the Oranje captain.

Xavi delivered his remarks at a pre-match press conference on Saturday.

The Netherlands face Serbia in the Nations League, with kick-off at 20:45.

Source: L'Équipe

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