A section of Liverpool fans have taken to Instagram to express their excitement after Virgil van Dijk posted a Friday message 24 hours before the showdown against Chelsea.
Manager Jurgen Klopp had claimed earlier in the day that the Holland international faced a race against time to be fit for the Saturday 5.30pm kick-off.
Van Dijk hinted he would take his place in the Liverpool XI as he posted on his personal Instagram account that he was “focussed and looking forward to another big game tomorrow against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.”
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Many Liverpool supporters on social media reacted with delight, with comments including ‘get in’ and ‘great news’.
OPINION
This Is Futbol has rounded up some of the best messages below.
COMMENTARY:
The interpretation of Liverpool fans to Van Dijk’s post is overwhelmingly positive. They are convinced the centre-back is suggesting he will be passed fit to take his place in the starting XI at Stamford Bridge. The message is certainly encouraging. It is rare for footballers to post upbeat social media previews 24 hours before a match they know they won’t play in. Should Van Dijk get the all-clear to start, that would be a massive boost to Liverpool’s chances of extending their 100 per cent start to the league season. The Dutchman has been a colossus since signing in January, and has taken his game to a new, elevated level this season. Dominant in the air, mobile enough to keep up with Kylian Mbappe in a foot race and technically outstanding, there not only doesn’t look a better centre-back in the Premier League, it is hard to identify a superior one across the globe.
