V. van Dijk has decided on participation in the European Championship. © Pool via REUTERS

The captain of the Dutch national team Virgil van Dijk says he has finally made a decision on participating in the "Euro 2020" championship. The defender has ultimately decided not to play in the European Championship in order to fully prepare for the 2021-2022 season. The 29-year-old footballer suffered a cruciate ligament injury in October matches against Everton and has been sidelined indefinitely. However, the player currently looks to be in great physical shape and is actively training with the ball on the club's training ground. "I am not that young anymore. Of course, not old either, but mature enough to understand and make the right decisions," - said the footballer.