Euro 2024, Netherlands: Virgil van Dijk ready to give battle to France

Holland, Reds center throws down challenge to France

A few days before the start of the European Championships in Germany, Holland defender Virgil van Dijk, among other topics, dwelt on the challenge with France, scheduled on the second day of Group D on June 21.

"France è always difficult to beat. They obviously have the individual qualities to punish you even if you make one mistake. We also know that if we are 100 percent, defend and attack well as a team, we can make life difficult even for a great team like France. Anything canò happen, especially in a major tournament" began the Liverpool defender at UEFA microphones.

"No matter who we will play against, we are prepared. We know what to expect, the way the opponent plays, their strengths and weaknesses, and this applies to all teams, not just France or Mbappé. In the end, it is about defending together, as a team" added the rocky defender.

"On the field I will be the'extension of the coach, I am happy about it and it suits me. As a captain I know that all eyes are on me, but I have gotten used to it and having responsibility; è something I really enjoy" concluded Virgil van Dijk.

The Netherlands will make its Euro 2024 debut on Sunday, June 16, 2024 against Poland.