Virgil van Dijk aims to revive after Liverpool slump

Virgil van Dijk said he felt exhausted after a recent defeat. He wants to turn his final World Cup with the Netherlands into a success. The defender endured a difficult year with Liverpool. The 34‑year‑old said the season left him mentally drained. Two years earlier he had considered ending his career. The negative atmosphere following the loss deepened his sense of being "kapot". He described himself as completely broken by the experience.

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Van Dijk now concentrates on the upcoming World Cup with Oranje. He views the tournament as his last chance to achieve glory. He plans to draw on his Liverpool ordeal to motivate teammates. The defender hopes to leave a positive legacy for Dutch football.

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