Новости за 22.12.2018

Chris Sutton is never short of an opinion or two, and this time he has reiterated his stance that Virgil van Dijk is the best player in the world on current form. Sutton has previously conceded that few are likely to agree with him because Van Dijk is a defensive player, but he certainly has […]

Virgil van Dijk has been absolutely immense this season for Liverpool and has become a £75 million bargain – but he hasn’t always been viewed that way. Less than 12 months ago, the Dutch powerhouse was still playing for Southampton; it was only this January that he made the switch to Anfield. At the time, […]

Jurgen Klopp has admitted that his central defender Virgil van Dijk is even better than he thought after a string of top-class performances. Some players are elevated to a different level when they are put into a better side – and Van Dijk, like the likes of Sadio Mane and Gini Wijnaldum, falls into that […]

Former Manchester United and Everton man Phil Neville has admitted he is ‘worried’ about Liverpool – saying he thinks they have a good chance to win the Premier League title. He was comparing the Reds’ current squad to the one that came second to Manchester City in 2013-14, and said that without doubt, today’s team […]

Liverpool fans have saluted Virgil van Dijk for yet another exceptional display in Friday’s 2-0 win over Wolves at Molineux. The Dutchman scored the Reds’ decisive second in the second half to cap a Man of the Match display and help extend his side’s unbeaten record in the Premier League. Another formidable outing at the […]

Former Reds striker Michael Owen says Liverpool have a great opportunity to win the Premier League this season, largely due to an imperious defence. Having kept 11 clean sheets so far this season, a stunning total after 18 games, the improvement at the back has been nothing short of remarkable. READ MORE: King Kenny: ‘On […]

Liverpool cemented their position at the top of the Premier League over Christmas on Friday as they beat Wolves 2-0 at Molinuex. In doing so, Jurgen Klopp’s men depicted their stunning and somewhat unforeseeable progression over the past 12 months. It has been the monumental development as a defensive unit that has unsurprisingly received the […]

Two young Liverpool fans left their dad beaming with pride with a touching gesture after Friday’s 2-0 win over Wolves at Molineux. The travelling Kopites were the lucky recipients of James Milner’s shirt at full-time as the Reds celebrated securing top spot in the Premier League over Christmas. Instead of keeping what many would cherish […]

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says his side ‘cannot start a party’ yet despite guaranteeing their place at the top of the Premier League table for Christmas Day – claiming it might take 105 points for them to be there after 38 games. According to talkSPORT, Klopp said: “Was it ever such a tight race? If […]

Jurgen Klopp has applauded Virgil van Dijk for his influence in Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Wolves at Molineux on Friday night. The Dutchman purred to another imperious display in potentially troublesome weather conditions as the Reds ensured they would remain top of the Premier League over Christmas. His unwavering authority proved a familiar thorn in […]

Liverpool will be top of the Premier League on Christmas Day no matter how Manchester City get on against Crystal Palace later today – and a lot of that can be attributed to the incredible Virgil van Dijk. Since arriving from Southampton for £75 million, he has been immense at the back, and last night […]

Gary Neville admits his initial doubts over Fabinho’s ability to adjust to life in the Premier League have been diminished. The Liverpool summer signing has flourished in his midfield role in recent weeks after enduring a tough introduction to English football. Fabinho was not involved for the Reds’ first eight Premier League games of the […]

Virgil van Dijk is so far ahead of every other central defender on the planet, it’s not even worth debating anymore. So we won’t. But what we will do is highlight some of his brilliance from tonight’s 2-0 victory over Wolves. Not only did van Dijk score and marshall us to another clean-sheet, but he […]

Virgil van Dijk is such a presence in the opposition penalty area, we cannot believe he’s only scored two goals for Liverpool. Tonight v Wolves, our sublime Dutchman made it 2-0, volleying home from close-range after a top-notch Mo Salah cross. Van Dijk made it look easy, using his left foot to give Rui Patricio […]

This was a slightly odd moment… Cameras picked up a strange conversation at half-time of Wolves v Liverpool tonight, when Mo Salah was asked for his shirt… But it wasn’t by a youngster waiting patiently with his parent, but by Wolves player Romain Saiss. SEE MORE: (Video) Alisson’s pulls off Cruyff-turn… Just Embarrassed, Salah says […]

Not short of confidence, our Brazilian stopper, is he?! Tonight, against Wolves at Molineux, the goalkeeper performed a Cruyff-turn instead of hoofing clear when striker Raul Jimenez was pressing him manically. The Mexican forward very almost got the ball, but in the end, Alisson got out of trouble and recycled the ball to Virgil van […]