Newly appointed Liverpool captain does not plan to lead an underperforming team, starting against Chelsea on Sunday
After last season’s struggles, a rejuvenated and reshuffled Liverpool squad is hoping to take the club back to the heights they have known in recent years, led by a new captain, Virgil van Dijk. A fifth-placed finish in the Premier League, a last-16 exit in the Champions League and early elimination from domestic cups meant 2022-23 was a season to forget for Liverpool but a win at Chelsea on Sunday would help the healing process.
A refresh was clearly required and a number of experienced players have departed the club, leaving a void to be filled. One person stepping up is Van Dijk, who has become the third person to be named Liverpool captain in 20 years, taking over from Jordan Henderson after his move to Al-Ettifaq, where he will work under his predecessor, Steven Gerrard.
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