Georginio Wijnaldum and Virgil van Dijk both want to face England in the Nations League on Sunday despite their exploits in the Champions League final.
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The Liverpool duo only arrived in Portugal late on Monday after featuring in their side’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham in Saturday’s Champions League final.
There are some doubts whether either will feature in Thursday’s Nations League semi-final against England due to tiredness. However, both players have stated their determination to feature.
Van Dijk told Algemeen Dagblad, “I can play, but of course I don’t know if I will play.
“Last year we arrived at this complex after a lost final in the Champions League. At that time we did not play the first international match against Slovakia. But now we have won, that is different. “
Wijnaldum added, “Back then there was a chagrin, now I just want to play. I have had enough sleep, I can just play, if the national coach wants it too. It doesn’t feel strange to be here now either. I am fit.”
Wijnaldum also revealed that he did not touch any alcohol during Liverpool’s celebrations, “Alcohol is for the holidays, not now,”