“Van Dijk Mercilessly Mocks Richarlison in Fiery February Showdown!”
“Van Dijk Ruthlessly Trolls Richarlison on 6th February!”
“Haven’t witnessed that since the schoolyard days.”
— James (@lfcjames1892) February 6, 2025
Then, just minutes later, Van Dijk added insult to injury with a mocking gesture after a challenge left Richarlison on the ground. The Dutch defender smirked as he mimicked Richarlison’s exaggerated reaction, drawing cheers from the home crowd and further igniting the already fiery encounter.
The tension between the two has been brewing for years, with past clashes in both club and international football. This latest exchange only added to their heated rivalry, ensuring that the battle between Liverpool and Tottenham remained as intense as ever.
Van Dijk wasn’t done there. Later in the first half, he took his antics up a notch, playfully humiliating Richarlison with a move straight out of the schoolyard.
As journalist Lewis Steel described it:
“Virgil van Dijk just offered a hand to Richarlison to help him up off the floor. Richarlison reaches towards it, but Van Dijk pulls it away. Haven’t witnessed that one since the schoolyard days.”
The cheeky act had Anfield roaring, further fueling the heated contest between the two sides.