Liverpool 1-0 Napoli: 3 reasons why the Italian club lost | UEFA Champions League 2018-19

Klopp's men had to fight hard to win against Napoli
Klopp's men had to fight hard to win against Napoli

#2 Liverpool's defence was perfect throughout the game

Van Dijk yet again proved that he is worth every penny
Van Dijk yet again proved that he is worth every penny

The football fraternity criticised the English giants when they signed Van Dijk for a record fee, but he has proven the critics wrong, as The Reds have one of the best centre-backs in the world right now. The Dutchman has made the English giants one of the best defensive units in the world.

It was no different in their most crucial game of the season so far. Liverpool's defence did not give any chance to Ancelotti's men, and made sure The Reds kept the clean sheet. If Napoli had scored a goal, The Reds would have had to win the game by 2 or more clear goals, which didn't seem possible against the resilient Napoli defence.

The Dutch centre-back will miss their next encounter in the UCL, which is worrying for the five-time Champions League winners.

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Edited by Anthony Akatugba Jr.