Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk set for imminent retirement talks with manager

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Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk is set for important discussions in the coming weeks. Virgil van Dijk has candidly opened up about his future.

(Image: Getty Images)Virgil van Dijk has warned he could walk away from international football if new Netherlands manager Xavi fails to show him sufficient respect. Read our Privacy PolicyYet it remains uncertain whether Van Dijk is prepared to carry on as Netherlands captain.The 35-year-old, who has earned 96 caps, insists he needs to feel valued if he is to continue flying the flag for his nation.Van Dijk has confirmed he will reach a decision following discussions with Xavi during the forthcoming international break.When quizzed on whether he would continue representing the Netherlands, the defender said: "It's a good question.

Everyone wants to feel appreciated, loved and important."I feel like I'm still very much valuable and important for the team.Virgil van Dijk may have played his last game for the Netherlands. I will have the meeting with him and then we'll go from there."With anything you do, you want to feel respected, loved and appreciated for your work and the quality that you bring."Let's see if that's still the case - and then we'll go from there."Van Dijk made his international debut in 2015 and has skippered the Netherlands on 72 occasions, eclipsing the previous Dutch record of 71 held by Frank de Boer.