Liverpool took another step towards clinching the Premier League title this weekend when they came from behind to beat Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth at Anfield. The Reds now hold a 25 point lead over Manchester City in second place although Pep Guardiola’s side have played a game less.
Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane were on the scoresheet on Saturday but it’s Virgil van Dijk’s Twitter post that has caught the attention of these Liverpool fans. The Dutchman shared a photo of himself and Mane on the hallowed Anfield turf in front of the famous Kop End.
Is Virgil van Dijk Liverpool's most important player?
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Here’s how the supporters have responded.
Van Dijk and his brother Sadio Mane ????
— Saga. (@zzaga) March 9, 2020
VIRGIL IS PUMPED!!!! #YNWA #lfc
— CHAMPI6NS ?????????? Athanasios LFC (@ArchieC1981) March 9, 2020
Oh you ??
— Rachel Durand (@Rachel_Durand) March 9, 2020
Ignore all the haters and as we do all the time we are going to wreck Atletico at home at Anfield ???????YNWA
— Natasha (@tashaaa2000) March 9, 2020
We love you king
— Knockaround Guys (@TheClutchGod) March 9, 2020
This picture ?
— – LFC – (@LIVERPOOLBOUND) March 9, 2020
What do we think?
Liverpool take on Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League tie at Anfield on Wednesday night and they will be looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit. We can assume, judging by the picture that Van Dijk’s post, that he is trying to build up the support in anticipation of the encounter. Indeed, he appears to be in fine fettle going into the match against the Spanish giants as his impressive display at the weekend should not be overlooked – with the 28-year-old’s performance was rated at 7.8/10 according to WhoScored.com.