Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk announced he will contemplate his future for both his club and national team over the coming weeks, following the disappointment of their semifinal exit at the European Championship. Van Dijk, who recently turned 33, has had a significant career with 75 caps for the Netherlands and one season remaining on his Liverpool contract.
Reflecting on the loss, Van Dijk said he would take time this summer to carefully consider his next steps at both club and international levels, emphasizing the need to recover first. After England's 2-1 victory over the Netherlands, which secured their place in the final against Spain, he acknowledged the emotional toll of a challenging season and the abrupt end to their campaign at the BVB Stadion.
Van Dijk felt the Dutch team was in a strong position to win the semifinal, particularly in the second half. However, he lamented the late goal by England substitute Ollie Watkins, which dashed their hopes. Expressing his disappointment, Van Dijk noted the pain of conceding in the final moments and the sense of emptiness that followed such a hard-fought match.
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