“I spent two days without being able to sleep, it still hurts a lot”

The footballers who played in the World Cup are gradually joining their respective clubs to resume competitions and leaving behind what was Qatar-2022.

‘Dibu’ Martínez tells how he made Tchouaméni nervous in penalties

The defender Virgil Van Dijk returned to training Liverpool and played in the win over the astonville (1-3) for the Premier League. Once the match was over, the Dutchman recalled what the tough elimination against Argentina from the penalty shootout.

Van Dijk was one of the players Netherlands who couldn’t beat the ‘Draw’ Martinez from the 12 steps and confesses how painful that defeat was.

”I couldn’t sleep for two days after that game. You’re so close, even after trailing 2-0. Unfortunately, you miss an important throw. It still hurts a lot, I had a very hard afternoon and night,” the center-back revealed in the mixed zone.

And he added: ”I disconnected from football for a while and took the opportunity to be with the family. It’s the most important thing in life.”

After that match Van Dijk he took a few days off to find explanations for what he had experienced and joined the ‘Reds’ to continue the season.

It should be remembered that in that confrontation Van Dijk He was one of the most prominent footballers, since he came across several Argentines and ended up being reprimanded.