Liverpool and Netherlands hit with injury blow as Virgil van Dijk withdraws from international duty

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures due to a fitness issue. The Dutch national team confirmed on Monday that both Van Dijk and Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey are unfit to play against Greece and Germany. Van Dijk played the full 90 minutes in Liverpool's 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday before pulling out of international duty.

Liverpool did not specify the exact nature of Van Dijk's fitness problem ahead of the international break. Manager Andoni Iraola expressed concern about player availability after previously losing key squad members to injuries during October's international window. Additionally, midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai faces tests on a knee injury sustained during Sunday's match against Palace.