Virgil van Dijk offers hint over international future ahead of talks with new Netherlands boss Xavi

Virgil van Dijk will hold talks with new Netherlands manager Xavi before deciding whether to retire from international football. The 35-year-old has hinted that he wants to carry on playing for his country but said he has to feel loved and appreciated. Former Barcelona midfielder and manager Xavi has been appointed the new manager of the Netherlands, replacing Ronald Koeman, who had two stints in charge and who first gave Van Dijk the captaincy in 2018.Now Van Dijk is wondering whether to continue. “It's a good question,” he said. “I will have that meeting with the new manager first. Let's see."It's also a little bit down to that conversation. Everyone wants to feel appreciated, loved and important. I feel like I'm still very much valuable and important for the team."If the manager sees it