“Fan-Captured Moment: Van Dijk’s Unintentional Set-Piece Slip-Up with Teammate”

“Unseen Angle: Fan Footage Captures Van Dijk’s Surprising Blunder with Teammate During Set Piece”

Virgil van Dijk approaches every match with unwavering determination, a fact one of his Liverpool teammates learned firsthand on Sunday.

As a pivotal figure at Anfield for seven years, Van Dijk’s leadership qualities made him the natural successor to Jordan Henderson as captain ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Micah Richards has aptly described Virgil van Dijk as “one of the Premier League greats,” a title well-earned given the exceptional standards the Dutchman has maintained throughout his career.

During Liverpool’s emphatic 5-0 victory over West Ham, Van Dijk unintentionally stole the spotlight with an amusing moment. Known for his commanding presence during set pieces, the towering defender ventured forward for a corner in the first half. Fan footage from the London Stadium hilariously captured the 33-year-old shoving his own teammate, Joe Gomez, out of the way in an attempt to connect with Alexis Mac Allister’s delivery!

As Joe Gomez, Liverpool’s number 2, dusted himself off after being sent to the turf, he glanced over at his captain. Meanwhile, Virgil van Dijk was already making his way back to his own half, fully focused on preparing for the next phase of play, seemingly unfazed by the incident.

Van Dijk’s Role More Vital Than Ever for Liverpool

Joe Gomez had an unfortunate outing during Liverpool’s dominant 5-0 win over West Ham, suffering not only a hamstring injury shortly before halftime but also an accidental collision with his skipper, Virgil van Dijk.

With Ibrahima Konaté sidelined and Jarell Quansah as the only other senior center-back available, Van Dijk’s importance to Liverpool has reached new heights. The Dutchman’s leadership and consistency make him arguably the most irreplaceable player in the squad at the moment.

Even in the hypothetical (and unthinkable) scenario of a Mo Salah injury, Liverpool’s depth in attack under Arne Slot provides plenty of options. However, their defensive ranks are perilously thin, making Van Dijk’s presence essential to any Premier League title aspirations this season.

You can watch the moment Van Dijk collided with Gomez below, courtesy of footballfanz6 on TikTok: