Virgil van Dijk experiences injury concern during World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 6:35 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Virgil van Dijk reported a minor injury after the Netherlands' 5-1 win against Sweden at the World Cup on June 20. The Liverpool defender stated he suffered a knock on his hip and briefly lost feeling in his thigh. This follows a double injury scare for Liverpool players, including Cody Gakpo, who was seen with an ice pack post-match. Both players' injuries are not considered serious, and the Netherlands has effectively qualified for the knockout stage, suggesting they may rest key players in their next match against Tunisia.
- •Virgil van Dijk took a knock to his hip during the match.
- •Cody Gakpo showed signs of injury, holding an ice pack on his arm.
- •The Netherlands secured qualification for the knockout rounds.
- •The team may rest injured players in the final group game against Tunisia on June 27.
- •Andoni Iraola expressed hope to manage player fitness effectively.
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I got a knock…’ – Liverpool player admits ‘very strange’ injury concern after World Cup clash
"There were a couple of injury scares involving Liverpool players who were in action at the World Cup on Saturday.Four members of Andoni Iraola’s squad were on the pitch as Netherlands thrashed Swede...
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