Sports · 21 August 2026

Van Dijk says last season was "unacceptable" as three Liverpool players leave

Defender Virgil van Dijk has demanded more from his teammates, stating that last season was not good enough for Liverpool. Sheffield Wednesday has taken young attacker Kieran Morrison on loan for the 2026/27 season. Calvin Ramsay is set to join St Mirren on loan, while Ifeanyi Ndukwe moves to Spanish side Levante.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 August 2026 at 8:12

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