Football Football Van Dijk preparing for 'special game' against Germany The Netherlands is aiming to be more compact and disciplined in defence against Germany, according to Virgil van Dijk. Stephen Creek 24 March, 2019 00:36 IST Netherlands and Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk - Getty Images Stephen Creek 24 March, 2019 00:36 IST Virgil van Dijk said the Netherlands' clash with Germany in the European Championship qualifiers will be "a special game" and targeted a repeat of the 3-0 Nations League triumph his side enjoyed in October.The Liverpool defender opened the scoring at the Johan Cruijff ArenA when Ronald Koeman's men brushed Germany aside, Memphis Depay and Georginio Wijnaldum adding late goals in a comfortable victory.The two sides drew 2-2 in Gelsenkirchen the following month, with Van Dijk scoring a stoppage-time equaliser as the Netherlands came from two goals down to claim a draw that ensured it topped its Nations League group.Looking ahead to Sunday's clash, Van Dijk told reporters: "It's a special game with lots of history. It's always got that extra thing, that's what everybody should feel."I do feel that myself. We're now in a period where points do matter a lot. Tomorrow will be a special game."I think you always need to prepare well when playing for your national team or your club. But this time you need to do that. I'm not worried about that at all, I'm sure all my players will be well-prepared." Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos
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