Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has been making the most of his summer break after his Euro dreams were dashed by England. The defender has been enjoying some downtime and attending celebrity events. One such event was the UK launch of Dre and Snoop’s ‘Gin & Juice’ drink in London, where van Dijk rubbed shoulders with fellow celebrities.
The event was a star-studded affair, with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal and Liverpool minority shareholder LeBron James in attendance. Rapper Eminem also surprised the guests with a performance. Van Dijk took to Instagram to share photos from the evening, captioning them with “When worlds collide! Good vibes, good people.”
The event, held at Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace in Shepherd’s Bush, was attended by other notable figures like Jude Bellingham, Idris Elba, Sabrina Elba, Aitch, and Charlotte Tilbury. From the videos and accounts shared online, it seemed like a memorable night for all.
As for when we can expect to see van Dijk back on the pitch, along with his teammates Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch, they were knocked out of the Euros on July 10 at the semi-final stage. According to the players’ schedules, they are entitled to three uninterrupted weeks off. Therefore, we can anticipate their return next month. Since Liverpool will also need to travel back from the US, it is likely that we will see them back in action from August 5.
This timeline applies not only to van Dijk but also to other Liverpool players like Ibrahima Konate, Alexis Mac Allister, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Joe Gomez. They will all have the opportunity to rest and recharge before rejoining the team for the upcoming season.
Overall, van Dijk’s summer break has been filled with exciting events and encounters with fellow celebrities. While fans eagerly await his return to the field, the captain is making the most of his well-deserved downtime.