68
Caps
8
Goals
2
Assists
7.6
Rating
84
Sentiment
4
Squad #
Fitness Status
Fully Fit
Fully fit
Scouting Report
Tactical Risklow
At 35, he brings irreplaceable veteran wisdom—the kind of composure that steadies an entire squad under World Cup pressure.
Selection Riskmedium
Virgil van Dijk carries manageable lineup risk because age/workload management is part of the decision; international experience points to a trusted squad role.
Sentimentpositive
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