Virgil van Dijk, the Netherlands towering defender, recently broke the record for most international appearances as captain, surpassing Frank de Boers previous mark. This achievement comes amidst a challenging season at Liverpool, where he has faced scrutiny and uncharacteristic performances. Van Dijk led the Netherlands to a clean sheet against Lithuania, expressing pride in his record and honor to captain his country. He will soon return to Liverpool, currently in eighth place, facing ongoing challenges in the Premier League.

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