Virgil van Dijk News: Ever-present in defense

Van Dijk has played every minute this season outside the FA Cup, maintaining his importance in the backline despite Liverpool's early defensive struggles.

Van Dijk has completed every league and European match this season, though Liverpool's defense has struggled with 21 goals conceded in 15 games and only four clean sheets. He remains the team's defensive anchor and a guaranteed starter, contributing 10 shot attempts from set pieces and scoring two goals. He has also produced 114 clearances, already surpassing half of last season's total of 211.