Van Dijk Says Match Time Is Key to Liverpool’s New Defensive Partnership
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says the club’s reshaped defence will need competitive matches to build a proper understanding ahead of the 2026/27 season. Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson have departed, while Joe Gomez suffered a muscle injury in Liverpool’s first pre-season match. Ronald Araujo has arrived on a season-long loan from Barcelona, and Jeremy Jacquet has joined the first-team group. Both defenders featured in the 2-0 pre-season win over Como, with Jacquet scoring. Van Dijk said training is useful, but real games are the key to developing defensive partnerships. Liverpool, who finished fifth last season, begin their Premier League campaign away to Newcastle United on August 23.
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