Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Liverpool: Hits and Flops, Premier League 2018/19

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool FC - Premier League
Liverpool remain on top of the table

#3 Hit - Virgil Van Dijk

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool FC - Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool FC - Premier League

A lot of questions were raised when Jurgen Klopp had signed Virgil Van Dijk for £75 million in January. However, all the doubts regarding his price tag have been put to rest as the Dutchman has proved to be the X-Factor in Liverpool's resurgence this year.

Van Dijk possesses the required leadership qualities in defence and knows how to rally his troops during crucial moments of the game. His demeanour has reflected a positive response in the rest of the squad as the Reds have been able to close out games and keep the wins intact.

The 27 year old's outing on Saturday was consistent as always as he led from the front and didn't let the pressure have an effect on his partners in defence against the likes of Harry Kane and co.

Van Dijk made five stunning clearances to keep Spurs at bay and didn't let Mauricio Pochettino's men sniff an opening at goal. The towering centre-back ocassionally contributed in attack also as he played in two long balls and had a couple of cracks at goal.

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