'I'm on edge': Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk explains why he was left annoyed after Netherlands beat Malta

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Liverpool have several members of their squad away on international duty at the moment. The Reds have been in poor form over the last couple of weeks, but that hasn’t stopped the players of their countries from being called up.

Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch, and Jeremie Frimpong all played for their country in their 4-0 win against Malta on Thursday. Virgil van Dijk didn’t think he deserved a yellow card against MaltaVan Dijk has been one of Liverpool’s best players over the last few years.He’s often kept the Reds’ back four in line, and without him among their ranks, it’s unclear how much worse off Liverpool would be.

The Reds’ last three games across all competitions have resulted in defeats, and at the moment, it’s unclear whether Liverpool actually have what it takes to become Premier League champions again. However, if that doesn’t end up happening and Liverpool are beaten by Manchester United upon their return, plenty of questions will have to be asked.