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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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David Maddock

Virgil van Dijk's frank admission on massive mistake that has cost Liverpool this season

Virgil van Dijk has frankly admitted he made a massive mistake in pushing himself beyond his limits until his body broke down.

The defender scored a vital goal against Wolves as Liverpool strive to salvage something from a shattered season, by scrapping their way back into the top four.

Van Dijk is a key figure in that fight, but he feels he has suffered in form and fitness because of his desire to play in every games for the Anfield club, despite a serious knee injury which threatened his career. The Holland captain has been heavily criticised in recent months as Liverpool’s form slumped, but he believes he’s made real mistakes in playing too often after the knee injury, and also rushing back from the World Cup.

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