Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk was seen with Max Verstappen ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix.
The Reds captain and his colleagues had a rough end to the season, missing out on the Premier League title and being eliminated from the Europa League by eventual winners Atalanta
A number of Premier League players have already left for their holidays, with some preparing for the Euros, which begin in just over a fortnight. Buddies in Monaco. What are Verstappen and Van Dijk drinking before training?
Van Dijk visited Monaco and spent time with his compatriot, Formula One world champion Max Verstappen.
The two were observed in close conversation as they got non-alcoholic drink before boarding a Red Bull boat, where they continued to converse.
Virgil van Dijk (right) was photographed with Max Verstappen (left) prior of the Monaco Grand Prix +3.View gallery.
Virgil van Dijk (right) was spotted with Max Verstappen (left) before the Monaco Grand Prix.
The Liverpool captain is resting up before captaining Holland in the Euros in a week.
Van Dijk and Verstappen then proceeded on a Red Bull boat, where they continued to talk.
Van Dijk will captain Holland at the Euros, where they hope to win their first championship in 36 years.
Ronald Koeman’s side will begin their campaign against Poland on June 16 before facing France and Austria in Group D.
Meanwhile, Verstappen is aiming his sixth win of a remarkable season thus far.
He has won twice on the principality’s renowned tight streets, but he is concerned that the circuit’s specific demands will not suit the capabilities of his Red Bull gear.
‘It’s a different circuit and not our best because our vehicle struggles off the kerbs and at low speeds,’ Verstappen admitted.
‘We worked on it and improved it, but it won’t be an easy weekend.’
