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VIRGIL VAN DIJK BLAMES THE WEATHER FOR BOURNEMOUTH BLUNDER AS LIVERPOOL STREAK SNAPS
Virgil van Dijk admits a "tricky" wind caused his error in Liverpool’s 3-2 defeat. Slot’s side is now five games winless.
Virgil van Dijk had a pretty odd excuse for his part in Bournemouth’s first goal as Liverpool’s 13-game unbeaten streak finally snapped in a wild 3-2 loss.
Liverpool actually clawed their way back from 2-0 down, with Van Dijk himself nodding in a corner and Szoboszlai curling in a free kick on either side of halftime. For a while, it looked like they might pull off a comeback. They kept pushing for a winner, but then, right at the death, Amine Adli poked in Bournemouth’s third with the last kick of the game. Brutal.
So now Liverpool haven’t won in five Premier League matches—four draws in a row before this, and now this gut-punch against Bournemouth.
Van Dijk, who did score before halftime, definitely didn’t cover himself in glory for that first Bournemouth goal. He misjudged a long ball, scuffed the clearance, and Alex Scott pounced, setting up Evanilson to tuck it away.
After the match, Van Dijk claimed the wind down on the south coast threw him off for that mistake. “The first goal was a tough one to judge; the wind was very tricky,” he told Sky Sports. “You could see it when we played long balls on that side—it was just hard to read. So, conceding like that isn’t great.”
He added, “Letting in two quick goals is never good. My goal before halftime gave us some momentum, and I think we showed that in the second half. We worked so hard to get back into it, had a free kick and some big chances too, but in the end, that throw-in finished us off.”
Van Dijk looked genuinely gutted. “Honestly, conceding in the last minute is really tough to take. We put in so much work in the second half, so to lose it that late just hurts.”
Alex Scott, the Bournemouth midfielder who capitalised on Van Dijk’s error, agreed the wind made things awkward. “The wind made it tricky for Virgil,” he told Sky Sports. “First half, we were playing into it; second half, we had it behind us. It definitely played a part in that goal. For Virgil, I think the ball just hung in the air, and I was there to take advantage. I’m obviously happy we got that early goal.”
Liverpool manager Arne Slot didn’t want to lay all the blame on his captain. “I don’t think it’s fair to put it all on Virgil for that first goal,” he said afterwards. “You could see just how much the wind affected the game.”
Slot did point out that fatigue was a factor, too. “We equalised at 2-2, and after that it was wide open. Both teams had chances; maybe they had even more than us. It’s not a shock, really—we played in Marseille just two days ago, and for the last stretch we’ve had to use the same players over and over. Some of them looked tired by the end. You could definitely see it today.”
Liverpool is still fourth in the table, but if Manchester United, Chelsea, Brentford, and Newcastle all win on Sunday, they could easily drop down a few spots.
They’re straight back into it in midweek, too, with their last Champions League group game at home against Qarabag.
WHY DID JEREMY JACQUET SNUB CHELSEA FOR LIVERPOOL? THE SECRET VIRGIL CONNECTION
Liverpool secure Jeremy Jacquet in a £60m Deadline Day coup. The 20-year-old chose Anfield over Chelsea for a summer move.
Liverpool turned heads on Transfer Deadline Day when Arne Slot jumped into the mix and snapped up one of Europe’s brightest young talents.
The Reds dropped £55 million up front—plus another potential £5 million in add-ons—to bring in Jeremy Jacquet. He’ll link up with his new teammates this summer. Chelsea hovered around the deal too, but Jacquet chose Liverpool over the Blues.
French football pundit Julian Laurens isn’t shy about his excitement. He told Sky Sports, “He’s the real deal. Sure, he’s only 20. He hasn’t played for France yet, and you won’t find him in the Champions League or Europa League. But he’s already shown so much. Last season, Rennes brought him back from a second division loan, and this year, playing under Habib Beye, he’s just kept improving. You can’t miss with this kid. He’s going to be special.
“He reminds me of when William Saliba broke through at Saint-Etienne, or even Wesley Fofana. The point is, if you really value untapped talent, you’re willing to pay big. And Liverpool just did—because Jacquet’s that promising.”
Jacquet grew up in Bondy, the same Paris suburb that produced Kylian Mbappe, William Saliba, and Randal Kolo Muani. It’s up in Seine-Saint-Denis, northeast of central Paris.
His football education, though, happened at Rennes out in Brittany. He came up through their academy, playing alongside guys like Desire Doue—who won the Champions League with PSG—and Tottenham’s Mathys Tel.
Back then, Jacquet idolised Paul Pogba, but once they moved him to centre-back, he started looking up to Virgil van Dijk.
He made his first-team debut for Rennes in January 2024, then went on loan to Clermont Foot 63, who were fighting relegation in Ligue 1. Even after they went down, Rennes kept him out on loan because he did so well with the French U19 squad.
But in February 2025, Rennes called him back, and he’s been a regular for Habib Beye ever since.
Asked about his playing style, Jacquet said, “I’m calm on the ball—maybe I look a little nonchalant, but I’m always focused. What makes me stand out is playing out from the back and breaking lines with the right pass.”
JEREMY JACQUET UPDATE: FABRIZIO ROMANO CONFIRMS LIVERPOOL INTEREST BUT RENNES DEMAND CLUB-RECORD FEE
Liverpool is battling Chelsea and Bayern Munich for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet as Arne Slot faces a mounting injury crisis.
Liverpool really wants to sign Jeremy Jacquet this month, but with Chelsea, Man United, and Arsenal also circling, it looks like they’ll have to wait until summer.
They just locked in a spot in the Champions League last 16 after cruising past Qarabag FK, so things are looking good on that front. This season, they’ve already faced a couple of those big clubs—snatching a last-gasp win over Atletico thanks to Van Dijk’s 92nd-minute header, but coming up short with a 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in Turkey.
On Wednesday, Ryan Gravenberch ended up playing centre-back because Joe Gomez is out injured, and Ibrahima Konate is still away after his father passed away. They're really stretched at the back, especially with Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni both dealing with long-term injuries. The club decided not to go after Marc Guehi this month, which let Manchester City snap him up for under £30 million.
Now, Liverpool is eyeing Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. L’Equipe reported in January that Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Man United, Arsenal, and Liverpool all want him. Fabrizio Romano gave an update, saying Liverpool would love to get the deal done now, but Rennes just don’t want to sell until summer. So, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Bayern are all talking to Rennes and Jacquet’s people, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
With all these injuries piling up, people are wondering if Liverpool might try to bring in someone before the window closes. Arne Slot responded, saying the club always tries to make smart decisions, thinking about both the short and long term. That’s why they focus on signing young talent who can still develop—sometimes you just have to be patient and trust the process.
He pointed out that Liverpool doesn’t have a massive squad packed with four right-backs, a dozen midfielders, or a handful of strikers. They need to be clever about their moves, balancing immediate needs with future plans.
As for the latest on injuries, Slot said they’ll see how Jeremie Frimpong is doing—maybe he won’t be fit for Saturday, but he could be ready soon after. With just one game a week coming up, injuries should ease up a bit, but you never know with football.
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