Although Virgil van Dijk acknowledges that Jurgen Klopp’s unexpected decision to step down at the conclusion of the season was “hard to take,” the Liverpool captain maintains that the team is committed to “achieving success” in his final months in leadership.
While acknowledging that Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave the team at the end of the season is a “tough one to take,” Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk promised to make sure the German closes his time with the team on a high note.
After nine years in command, Klopp shockingly announced on Friday that he would be leaving his position as manager of Liverpool.
While acknowledging that Jurgen Klopp’s decision to leave the team at the end of the season is a “tough one to take,” Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk promised to make sure the German closes his time with the team on a high note.
After nine years in command, Klopp shockingly announced on Friday that he would be leaving his position as manager of Liverpool.
After Klopp made his announcement, Van Dijk was the first member of the Liverpool team to comment. The captain acknowledged on the team website that the group was struggling with the news
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“It’s difficult to accept, as the manager holds great significance for us, myself, the team, and the entire Premier League,” Van Dijk remarked.
However, he made the choice for himself and his household. That was always going to be difficult, and it really was.