Alexander-Arnold reacts positively to Van Dijk’s four-word Liverpool message
Virgil van Dijk had a determined message for Liverpool supporters after beating Leicester City in the Premier League.
Liverpool moved a step closer to clinching the Premier League title with a narrow 1-0 win over Leicester on 20 April.
Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench to score a stunning volley, securing all three points in a tightly contested match at the King Power Stadium.
Liverpool fans believe Alexander-Arnold is staying at the club after his passionate celebration, despite constant rumours about a move to Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Van Dijk partnered Ibrahima Konate in defence, played a crucial role once again, helping Liverpool record another clean sheet in what has been an outstanding season for the Dutchman.
Van Dijk signed a new deal at Liverpool earlier in the week, silencing any talk of a possible exit. He backed that up with another commanding display at the back, continuing a run of form that has made him one of the standout players in Liverpool’s title charge.
After the win, Van Dijk shared a message with the fans, one that underlined his focus and belief as the Reds edge ever closer to claiming the Premier League crown.
Virgil van Dijk sends title message after signing new Liverpool contract
The club captain posted a focused and driven message to supporters on Instagram, writing: “Close. Bring on Sunday!”
Plenty of his teammates showed support, with Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott leaving emojis in the comments, while Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate were among those to like the post.
Liverpool would have sealed the title had Arsenal lost to Ipswich and the Reds beaten Leicester, but the Gunners eased to a 4-0 win. delaying the inevitable celebrations.
Van Dijk had been linked with Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain in recent months, but after signing a new two-year deal, he’s put any transfer speculation firmly to rest.
There may have been questions over whether the centre-back could maintain his elite level, but this season he’s proven that age is no barrier to form, delivering consistently dominant performances at the heart of Liverpool’s defence.
| Match statistics | Virgil van Dijk vs Leicester |
| Minutes played | 90′ |
| Clearances | 3 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Aerial duels (won) | 8 (7) |
Trent Alexander-Arnold tipped to stay at Liverpool after Leicester winning goal
There have been strong suggestions that Alexander-Arnold has already agreed to join Real Madrid ahead of a potential summer move, with just a few months remaining on his current contract.
However, his passionate celebration after scoring against Leicester has led many fans and pundits to believe he may follow in the footsteps of Mohamed Salah and Van Dijk by committing to a new deal at Anfield.
Whether the academy graduate decides to stay remains to be seen, but one thing is clear, Liverpool’s title triumph is drawing ever closer.