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Van Dijk ‘not fit’ for Netherlands, Alisson wants to stay – Latest LFC News

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 5:05 PM
Van Dijk ‘not fit’ for Netherlands, Alisson wants to stay – Latest LFC News
Key Things to Know
  • Virgil van Dijk has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad due to injury, while Alisson Becker wants a contract extension.
  • The Dutch FA confirmed Van Dijk and Brian Brobbey were dropped after returning unfit from the weekend's matches.
  • Alisson revealed his agent is in active contract talks with Liverpool over committing his future to the club.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Virgil van Dijk has withdrawn from the Netherlands national team after being ruled unfit following Liverpool's 3-1 victory against Crystal Palace on Sunday. The Dutch FA confirmed that the 35-year-old defender and Brian Brobbey were dropped due to fitness issues, with reports describing Van Dijk's problem as a minor niggle.

Meanwhile, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker announced his desire to extend his stay at Anfield, revealing that his agent is currently in talks with the club over a new contract. In other squad news, midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is undergoing tests on a knee injury sustained against Palace.

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