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Virgil van Dijk discusses Liverpool's transition after Monaco defeat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:01 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Virgil van Dijk discusses Liverpool's transition after Monaco defeat

Summary

After Liverpool's 3-2 defeat to Monaco, Virgil van Dijk addressed the team's current changes under new head coach Andoni Iraola. Van Dijk acknowledged the challenges ahead, emphasizing that the team aims for success despite a feeling of transition. He noted his extended break following the World Cup as necessary for recovery, allowing him to prepare for the season. Van Dijk expressed commitment to supporting Iraola and building a successful framework for the club's future.

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By the Numbers

•Liverpool lost 3-2 to Monaco on August 10.
•Virgil van Dijk feels a transition period for the team.
•He emphasizes the need for collective effort this season.
•Van Dijk took an extended break post-World Cup.
•He is committed to supporting new coach Andoni Iraola.

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11:01 AMYahoo Sports — 'It feels like a bit of a transition' - Van Dijk

What they're saying

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Virgil van Dijk believes that even though there is change at Anfield with a new head coach in Andoni Iraola, the aim is still very much the same. "It definitely feels like a bit of a transition, for sure," said Van Dijk, after Liverpool's 3-2 defeat to Monaco on Sunday. Van Dijk was granted an extended break after the World Cup, having played every minute of the Premier League and the 35-year-old chose not to go on Liverpool's pre-season tour of the USA, saying he felt that was the "best way" for himself.
— Yahoo Sports

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