Liverpool's has with the Netherlands.
The Reds' skipper was part of the Dutch squad for the Nations League matches against Hungary and Germany this month. Van Dijk led his team in the 1-1 draw with Hungary on Friday night at the Puskas Arena. This means he will serve a one-match suspension and was therefore unavailable for Monday night's game against Germany.
It was confirmed on Saturday that Van Dijk, who is out of contract at the end of this season, would be leaving the Dutch squad early to return to . This decision came after his red card in the Hungary match, giving the Liverpool captain extra recovery time before the Reds' next match post-international break.
On the day it was decided that Van Dijk would leave the Dutch squad, the 33-year-old took to social media to share a message with fans. He posted: "Onwards and upwards" - along with a picture of himself and his teammates lined up against Hungary.
Van Dijk is now back in Merseyside, preparing for Liverpool's first match after the international break. The team is set to play Chelsea at Anfield in the Premier League on October 20, followed by a trip to Germany to face RB Leipzig in their third Champions League match of the season.
In a post-match interview following the draw with Hungary, Van Dijk explained why he chose to return to Liverpool early. "I wanted to stay with the team to give the lads my support, but now I have decided it is better to go home," Van Dijk told Dutch reporters on Friday. "A lot has been said about the massive pile of matches we are playing in this period and all the travelling.
"This is a good moment to get some rest. With all the matches we have coming, I fully understand that the club thinks it is a good moment to get some rest."
