Virgil van Dijk Player Thread (D)

In don't think we've overspent, we've played what was needed to get Jürgen his No1 target, that's what big clubs in (England at least) do.

Officially a red......but we all knew that since August right 😜

https://twitter.com/livecholfc/status/947775766326018048

Is right, we just loaned him back for the first half season 

Ca he - in theory - play our next game vs. Everton? Do you think he will?

Ca he - in theory - play our next game vs. Everton? Do you think he will?

FA cup so yea. It's not as important as a league game, good time to give Ings a run out too.

He might not be the answer to the defensive problems we have but it's a start at least, A new GK in the summer as well and a top notch DM too.

He might not be the answer to the defensive problems we have but it's a start at least, A new GK in the summer as well and a top notch DM too.

He won't be the answer, for sure. As long as we continue with Migs, we will still carry on conceding cheap goals. We've got the building of a good spine to the team. VVD -- Keita/Coutinho-- Salah/Firmino or generally however you want to look at it. But whichever way you do look at it, it will still be lacking the keeper.

He won't be the answer, for sure. As long as we continue with Migs, we will still carry on conceding cheap goals. We've got the building of a good spine to the team. VVD -- Keita/Coutinho-- Salah/Firmino or generally however you want to look at it. But whichever way you do look at it, it will still be lacking the keeper.

If the club can spunk that amount on a defender then they can do it on a world class GK, Klopp is the draw so why not try and get Neuer , his age shouldn't be a problem GK's play into their late thirties.

If the club can spunk that amount on a defender then they can do it on a world class GK, Klopp is the draw so why not try and get Neuer , his age shouldn't be a problem GK's play into their late thirties.

Can't see us ever paying such money for a keeper to be honest. If we did though then I'd go for Oblak personally.

He won't be the answer, for sure. As long as we continue with Migs, we will still carry on conceding cheap goals. We've got the building of a good spine to the team. VVD -- Keita/Coutinho-- Salah/Firmino or generally however you want to look at it. But whichever way you do look at it, it will still be lacking the keeper.

This. We'll no doubt be asking ourselves whether Van Dijk is worth it next time the ball is given a ceremonious guard of honour into the net by Mignolet.

I'm sure VVD is a great player but to be so great a player to make us forget about who's in goal is something that seems a little far fetched. His value will only be fully realised with a class goalkeeper behind him.

Can't see us ever paying such money for a keeper to be honest. If we did though then I'd go for Oblak personally.

That would be a true statement of intent from the club and Athletico would sell if the big money was there.

That would be a true statement of intent from the club and Athletico would sell if the big money was there.

Well, there's a release clause there so if we wanted him and really did want to show such a statement of intent, we can have it so Atletico don't even have a say in the matter.

Well, there's a release clause there so if we wanted him and really did want to show such a statement of intent, we can have it so Atletico don't even have a say in the matter.

The market prices are crazy but that's how it is and we're not going to get  players cheap anymore. The club needs to kick on and get shut of dodgy keepers that haven't done the job.

All the best to Virgil tonight on his Anfield debut.
Delighted for him. And us
Not sure how sharp he will be, but just having him out there should lift everyone.
What a night it would be if we could win and he somehow got on the scoresheet.
CMON VVD!!!!!

Good luck to Virgil on his debut tonight  stick one past the toffee's for us tonight VVD 

Worth every penny.

Imagine paying your 75m fee in one game.

F***ing legend in the making.

Calm, Cool, Collected....ran that defense and didn't even look fussed...took control, was vocal and scored the winner.

#1 CB now in my book

Calm, Cool, Collected....ran that defense and didn't even look fussed...took control, was vocal and scored the winner.

#1 CB now in my book

This. Won virtually everything, passing was good and commanded the defence. Noticed he kept on telling Karius and others where to pass the ball to, when to go and when to stay. Matip wasn't great but he looked more at ease, maybe without having to lead the defence and can just get on with his game. Don't think we've seen a CB as calm and as controlled as Virgil was for a while.

Reminds me of Hyypia.

This. Won virtually everything, passing was good and commanded the defence. Noticed he kept on telling Karius and others where to pass the ball to, when to go and when to stay. Matip wasn't great but he looked more at ease, maybe without having to lead the defence and can just get on with his game. Don't think we've seen a CB as calm and as controlled as Virgil was for a while.

Reminds me of Hyypia.

Yeah exactly, was about the most effective yet effortless performance I've seen from a CB.

He oozes so much class. The goal was a cherry on the cake.
I'm so much more confident with our defense now. 

https://youtu.be/tLYQO9sUMck

The way he kept screaming at Karius being an idiot during play turned me on.... future captain.

Calm and reassured at the back and a real threat up front.
A lot of pressure on him tonight, but cruised thro it.
Delighted for him.