Liverpool’s captain, Virgil van Dijk, has recently spoken out about the impending departure of manager Jurgen Klopp from Anfield at the end of the season. The Dutch defender emphasized that it won’t just be Klopp leaving, but also others, including assistant manager Pepijn Linders.
Van Dijk expressed that bidding farewell would be challenging and emotionally taxing for him. He stated, “I am quite emotional and I always find it very difficult to say goodbye to people, which will certainly be the case now.” He highlighted the significance of figures like Pepijn Linders in the dressing room and expressed reluctance towards parting ways. Despite the upcoming changes, Van Dijk remains focused on the opportunity to pursue more trophies together.