VIRGIL VAN DIJK celebrated Mo Salah’s purpose towards Brighton earlier than the ball even hit the again of the online.
The Liverpool defender, 30, was so assured in his team-mate’s capability he raised his arms in preparation for the celebration.
Virgil van Dijk by no means had a doubt… pic.twitter.com/zDvroDifYc
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And when Salah smashed his penalty down the center to double Liverpool’s lead Van Dijk might end off his celebration.
That wrapped up the three factors for Liverpool regardless of Salah going off injured, with Van Dijk recording yet one more clear sheet.
It isn’t the primary time the Dutchman has celebrated a purpose early whereas taking part in for the Reds.
Earlier this season the centre-back lifted his arms as Salah ran by the Atletico Madrid defence, with the winger duly placing the ball into the again of the online.
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And in one other Champions League recreation in 2019, towards Porto, Van Dijk did the identical celebration as Salah ran by on purpose.
It is a well-known scene and Salah by no means makes his team-mate look foolish, such is his medical nature in entrance of purpose.
Liverpool followers beloved Van Dijk’s antics, with one writing on Twitter: “Big Virgil knew what Salah was going to do.”
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Another added: “Virgil here .”
A 3rd stated: “Love when Virg does this.”
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