Joe Gomez believes Virgil van Dijk’s influence on Liverpool’s record-breaking team is bordering on immeasurable.
Sunday’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United, which extended the Reds’ lead at the top of the Premier League to 16 points, was kick-started by Van Dijk’s towering early header, and the Dutchman’s latest indomitable performance duly earned him the club’s Man of the Match award.
A central defensive partnership between Gomez and Van Dijk has now helped Jürgen Klopp’s side register seven consecutive top-flight clean sheets, with the former speaking in glowing terms about the latter following the win against United.
“I’m buzzing for Virg.