Virgil van Dijk stays with Netherlands national team for UEFA Nations League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 6:53 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has decided to continue his international career with the Netherlands. Included in the latest squad for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches, he aims to reach 100 caps. This decision follows speculation regarding his future after a coaching change with Ronald Koeman's departure post-World Cup. Van Dijk expressed confidence in his ability to remain a vital player under new coach Xavi, who has been in contact with him.
- •Van Dijk has made 96 appearances for the Netherlands.
- •The Netherlands will face Serbia and Germany in the Nations League.
- •Xavi is the new head coach of the Netherlands.
- •Van Dijk could reach 100 international caps next month.
- •He is joined by Liverpool teammates Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch.
- 6:53 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk reaches Netherlands national team decision
"Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has reached a decision regarding his international career with the Netherlands, putting an end to speculation regarding the 35-year-old
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