Virgil van Dijk points finger in strong statement after World Cup exit - 'We failed'

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"To see our World Cup end so early is heartbreaking because I know how much this team gave every single day."A lot has been said and that is for another day. Now is about accepting that we failed, and we take full responsibility for that."I'd like to thank our traveling fans and everyone back home who believed in us and stood by us until the end.

The Netherlands are set to face Die Mannschaft in the UEFA Nations League in September, during an extended international break."The timing even now is not perfect because I am currently under contract with Red Bull, but it is still better than it has ever been," Klopp said on Magenta TV."When I stopped at Liverpool, I lacked the energy for even one more year with the club, and I'm more than recharged now."Van Dijk, meanwhile, will arrive back at Liverpool ahead of schedule for pre-season, where he will meet new head coach Andoni Iraola for the first time since he succeeded Slot at the conclusion of last season.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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