Liverpool handed Virgil van Dijk concern as numbers lay World Cup role bare

The Netherlands played to a 2-2 draw against Japan in Dallas, where Virgil van Dijk scored the opening goal. Despite his contribution, the result was deemed disappointing, highlighting a concerning over-reliance on the ageing Liverpool captain for the World Cup. Following the match, Rafael van der Vaart criticised the defender's performance. The statistics from the encounter have laid bare the team's dependency on van Dijk as they prepare for the upcoming international tournament.