Trent Alexander-Arnold has been named as Virgil van Dijk’s vice-captain by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

In place of Jordan Henderson, Trent Alexander-Arnold has been named vice captain and Virgil van Dijk has been named the new Liverpool captain by Jurgen Klopp.

The Netherlands defender was brought in to fill Henderson’s shoes after the latter gave up the captaincy to join Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ettifaq after being lured to the region and signing a staggering £700,000-per-week contract.

Van Dijk joined the Reds from Southampton in 2018 and has since established himself as one of the team’s top performers during a successful period that has seen the team win its first Premier League championship and sixth Champions League trophy.

He will assume the captaincy, making him the first Reds defender to do so since Sami Hyypia gave it up in 2003.

Van Dijk said to Liverpoolfc . com in Singapore: “[It’s] a really proud day for me, for my wife, for my kids, and for my family.”. I struggle to put into words the unique feeling I’ve been experiencing.

But it’s something I’m really, really proud of. “Of course, I’m captain of Holland; that was already such a tremendous honor and a proud moment.”. I can’t right now describe what it’s like to also be the captain of Liverpool Football Club.

“It’s just something that makes me very proud, and I will do everything I can to make everyone happy and proud of me and the football club.”. ‘ .

Van Dijk has led the Netherlands since being named captain ahead of the 2022 World Cup, and Klopp has apparently been impressed enough to name him as Liverpool’s newest manager.

The 32-year-old has played a crucial role in the club’s recent success, but over the past two seasons, he has struggled with serious injuries at various points.

He missed 41 days of the previous season due to a hamstring injury, and he also missed nearly the entire 2020–21 campaign due to surgery for a cruciate ligament injury.

In the event that he is unable to participate in games during the upcoming season, vice-captain Alexander-Arnold will assume the captaincy.

The city is where the England international was born, and he has played a crucial role in Klopp’s efforts to help Liverpool win more trophies.

His place in Liverpool’s lineup was called into question following a disappointing campaign the previous year, during which the Reds struggled to find consistency and ultimately finished outside the Champions League spots.

After a late surge of impressive midfield displays, Alexander-Arnold recovered and is once more anticipated to start every game for Klopp in 2019.

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Report: A “devastating” player will join the Premier League; Liverpool was thinking about making a £30 million offer

This summer, Liverpool has been one of the teams linked to Barcelona’s desire to sell midfielder Frank Kessie to the Premier League.

The Catalan giants intend to offload Kessie next week, and they anticipate that the English top division will be his final destination, according to Mundo Deportivo.

The Ivorian signed a four-year contract with a whopping €500 million buyout clause when he left AC Milan for Barcelona last summer on a free transfer.

Antonio Cassano, the club’s former striker, described Kessie’s time in Milan as “devastating,” but he hasn’t been able to match that performance in La Liga.

Kessie scored a last-second goal to beat Real Madrid in March, but he only made seven starts last year and that goal ended up being his only league goal for Barcelona.

According to the report, Barcelona will now try to offload Kessie and is hoping to get a fee from an English club, while Juventus is only interested in a loan deal.

The 26-year-old is rumored to be eager to establish himself in Spain, but if he were to transfer to the Premier League, he would only be interested in signing with a “Big Six” club.

This summer, Kessie has been heavily linked to a number of clubs, including Liverpool. According to a Daily Mail report from last month, Liverpool was considering making a £30 million offer to entice Kessie to Anfield.

Romeo Lavia appears to be a target for the Reds this week, but if Fabinho and Jordan Henderson are both able to sign with Saudi Arabia, the Reds may still look to add another midfielder.

Could Frank Kessie find his form again at Liverpool?

If Barcelona weren’t in such dire need of money, Frank Kessie, who was highly regarded while playing for AC Milan, might have a better chance.

Although Jurgen Klopp is the only manager who has a chance to restore him to form, Liverpool may try to capitalize on his impending departure.

Kessie could be a great addition for the Reds because of his 35 league goals over five years for AC Milan. The Reds need to add more experience to their new-look midfield.

Whether they will want to meet his £30 million asking price is another matter; if Lavia signs, their midfield recruitment spree could cost close to £150 million.