Virgil van Dijk Declares He Is Not Bitter About Euro 2024 Exit
- Virgil van Dijk will play against Ollie Watkins for the first time since the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
- Ollie Watkins scored the decisive goal for England in a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands.
- Van Dijk is not resentful about the exit and is prepared to compete against Watkins.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is focused on the upcoming match against Aston Villa and their striker Ollie Watkins. This encounter marks their first meeting since England's 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-finals, where Watkins scored the winning goal. Van Dijk emphasized that he does not dwell on past matches, asserting he is not bitter about the loss. He appreciates Watkins' talent and understands the challenges he presents on the field. Notably, Watkins has previously scored four goals against Van Dijk at the club level, with three of those during a notable 7-2 defeat for Liverpool amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Van Dijk aims to rise to the challenge, stressing that football can be unpredictable, and recognizes it as part of the game.