Virgil van Dijk delivered a “cold” message after main Liverpool to a 1-0 Carabao Cup closing win over Chelsea.
The Reds skipper was on the forefront of the motion in Sunday’s conflict at Wembley. He delivered a gargantuan efficiency, scoring a dramatic winner two minutes earlier than the top of additional time to seal the primary trophy of Liverpool’s season.
Van Dijk initially thought he had clinched the breakthrough an hour into the tie when he nodded in a free-kick, which was chalked off by VAR attributable to team-mate Wataru Endo being offside. But he was capable of repeat his feat his feat late within the day by glancing in Kostas Tsimikas’ nook, earlier than collapsing to the ground with pleasure.
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The 32-year-old received 100% of his tackles, made three clearances, two interceptions and performed two key passes. He was awarded the person of the match trophy for the second time in a League Cup closing and took intention at his doubters after lifting up the trophy.
A video of Van Dijk throughout Liverpool’s dressing room celebrations reveals the Dutchman telling the digital camera: “They thought I was finished,” earlier than making a smug facial features.
And Liverpool supporters beloved their captain’s message, with one fan replying to the clip on X with: “Fair enough that’s f***ing cold,” whereas one other wrote: “Cold as usual.”
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A 3rd gushed: “MY CAPTAIN!!! INJECT IT INTO MY VEINS!!!” whereas a fourth added: “I never doubted my king.”
Others chimed in with: “Best in the world,” and: “My only regret is this man wasn’t wearing the armband earlier.”
And one other emotional Reds fan added: “THE COLDEST MAN ON THE PLANET. HIS AURA IS UNMATCHED. GREATEST CB OF ALL TIME. HE HAS WAVES A MANBUN A FADE AND A GOATEE. WHO ELSE CAN DO IT LIKE HIM. I LOVE HIM SO MUCH.”
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Van Dijk gave the impression to be referencing these within the media and on-line who’ve questioned whether or not he’s nonetheless one of the best centre-back on the planet. The defensive colossus was extensively thought-about one of the best in his place till his devastating ACL damage in 2020, after which each he and Liverpool’s performances have come below rising scrutiny.
Speaking after lifting his first trophy as Liverpool captain, Van Dijk stated: “It’s all for the fans, so let’s enjoy it. An intense game for both sides, they had chances, we had chances. Amazing. First trophy as Liverpool captain.
“We did a job, even with all the issues we’ve got had earlier than the sport. I’m so proud, proud to be a part of this membership and particularly happy with the boys. I will not converse too quickly, however hopefully we will win a couple of extra [trophies this season].”