Virgil van Dijk reassures fans after injury scare during World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 8:55 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Virgil van Dijk provided an update on his injury sustained during the Netherlands' 5-1 World Cup victory over Sweden. The Liverpool captain expressed that he felt a hard hit to his hip, temporarily losing sensation in his upper leg, but believes it could just be a pinched nerve. His comments come as the Netherlands stands strong in their tournament position, with a likely chance of proceeding to the next round. Van Dijk is expected to continue playing under coach Ronald Koeman, crucial for the team's leadership. Liverpool remains attentive as tournament progression could impact their pre-season preparations.
- •Virgil van Dijk suffered a hip injury during the Netherlands vs. Sweden match.
- •He reported a temporary loss of feeling in his upper leg.
- •Netherlands won the match 5-1 and may progress in the tournament.
- •Van Dijk remains expected to play in upcoming matches.
- •Liverpool's pre-season plans are dependent on international commitments.
- 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Virgil van Dijk breaks silence on potential injury blow – “We will see”
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