Liverpoolâs Virgil van Dijk Withdraws From Netherlands Squad With Fitness Issue
Virgil van Dijk has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad after Liverpool said he had a fitness issue following the win over Crystal Palace. Dominik Szoboszlai remains with Hungary but is still being assessed after a knee sprain.
Van Dijk withdraws from Netherlands squad with fitness issue
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad after failing to return fit from Sundayâs Premier League victory over Crystal Palace, according to reporting cited by Fantasy Football Scout. The development adds an international-break concern for Liverpool after the clubâs 3-1 win at Selhurst Park.
The Netherlands said Van Dijk âdid not return fitâ from the match, while Liverpool described the issue as a fitness concern. The available reporting does not specify the nature of the problem or how long the defender could be unavailable.
Szoboszlai remains under assessment
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is also carrying an injury concern after suffering a knee problem in an earlier Premier League match. He has joined Hungaryâs squad, but his availability remains uncertain.
Hungaryâs medical staff said Szoboszlai had undergone examinations following a knee sprain and that a decision on his availability would likely be made at the last minute. The midfielderâs status is therefore still unresolved as the international period begins.
The two developments give Liverpool separate fitness issues to monitor after the clubâs latest league result. Van Dijk will not join the Netherlands, while Szoboszlai remains with Hungary but has not been confirmed fit to play.