Virgil van Dijk sends message to Liverpool fans after new signing reveal
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk took to social media to celebrate ‘three points’ after their 2-1 Premier League win over Wolves on Sunday (February 16).
The 33-year-old played the full 90 minutes as Liverpool secured an edgy 2-1 Premier League win over Wolves at Anfield.
Winger Luis Diaz opened the scoring for Arne Slot’s side with an unorthodox finish, falling into the ball after a botched clearance from Wolves defender Toti Gomes.
Talismanic forward Mohamed Salah then scored Liverpool’s second, and his 28th of the season, from the penalty spot to secure all three points for the league leaders.
Matheus Cunha pulled one back for Wolves to pave the way for a frenetic finale as Slot’s side held firm to extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official Keith Hackett believes Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate have been sent off for two first-half fouls.
Virgil van Dijk leading from the back as Liverpool march towards Premier League glory
The centre-back has been key for Liverpool so far this season, starting all 34 of his games across all competitions, popping up with three goals, and providing one assist in his 3057 minutes of action.
Football Insider revealed (February 16) that Liverpool are looking to sign a new centre-back amid uncertainty surrounding the Dutchman’s future, with his contract due to expire at the end of the season.
Van Dijk took to Instagram after their edgy 2-1 Premier League win over Wolves to celebrate, simply saying: “3 points!”
Liverpool will travel to Aston Villa for their next Premier League game on Wednesday (February 19) as they seek to further extend their lead at the top of the table.
Slot’s side will then head to current champions Man City, in what could be a crucial clash in the race for the title.
In other news, Arne Slot ‘will develop Jamie Bynoe-Gittens into a superstar at Liverpool’.
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