Van Dijk Akui Can't Sleep 2 Nights After Losing Adu Penalti In The World Cup

Virgil van Dijk (Instagram @virgilvandijk)

JAKARTA - Virgil van Dijk has returned to action with Liverpool after returning from the 2022 World Cup. However, he still finds it difficult to forget the defeat of the Dutch national team in Qatar.

Louis van Gaal's side lost on penalties to Argentina in the quarter-finals. Van Dijk, who became the first executioner, failed to execute the ball from the spot, a mistake he could not forget.

"I couldn't sleep the night after that game," he told Viaplay, citing Marca, Wednesday, December 28.

"We were very close, even after trailing 2-0. Unfortunately, I missed an important shot. It was very painful.

"I had a very difficult afternoon and evening. I was cut off from football for a while and took the opportunity to be with my family. That's the most important thing in life."

Van Dijk is back competing with Liverpool in the best way: scoring goals and winning.

The Reds beat Aston Villa 3-1 on Monday night where the defender scored the second in the 37th minute from Trent Alexander Arnold's corner.

After several reflections, the ball was given to Mohamed Salah who provided bait to Van Dijk who then scored. No doubt, it was the best way to forget the World Cup.

"It's time to score again, it's important to come back like this," said Van Dijk.