Strikers get spooked by the aura of world-class defenders and tend to avoid them altogether — especially Van Dijk

Captain and star center back Virgil van Dijk has extended his stay at Liverpool, with the Dutchman joining Mohamed Salah in agreeing to a new contract. Van Dijk, 33, has been at the heart of Liverpool's defense for almost eight years,

Virgil van Dijk has signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool, ending what little uncertainty remained about the club captain's long-term future at Anfield. The 33-year-old has, for much of this season,