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Virgil van Dijk targets Premier League title with Liverpool this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:55 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Virgil van Dijk targets Premier League title with Liverpool this season
Summary

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk expressed strong ambitions for the upcoming Premier League season. In a recent interview, he emphasized that Liverpool must compete for the title after a disappointing previous season. Van Dijk acknowledged the challenge posed by clubs such as Arsenal, who showed consistency last year. He highlighted the importance of consistency and intensity in training under new head coach Andoni Iraola, stating that Liverpool's aim should be to improve significantly from the previous campaign. The team is working towards meeting the high standards expected at the club.

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  • •Van Dijk insists Liverpool must challenge for the Premier League title.
  • •Consistency is a key focus for Liverpool this season.
  • •Andoni Iraola emphasizes intense training sessions.
  • •Liverpool aims to improve from last season's performance.
Latest Updates
  • 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Virgil van Dijk speaks on the ‘intense football’ expected under Andoni Iraola
  • 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool star makes clear lofty aspirations for this season
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Virgil van Dijk Sets Liverpool Title Aim as Liverpool Prepare for Premier League ChallengeLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has laid out a clear objective for the season ahead, insisting the club must...

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Virgil van Dijk sets Liverpool standard with intensity message ahead of Premier League seasonVirgil van Dijk has laid out Liverpool’s objective for the new campaign in clear terms, speaking openly a...

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