Our new Dutch midfielder admits the Reds were cockahoop in the dressing room after Wednesday night’s 5-0 destruction of Bundesliga leaders RB Leipzig, but the former Ajax man knows it will mean nothing if they can’t back it up across every other competition.
Van de Beek made his first Champions League start for the club during the match, showing great promise at the tip of a midfield diamond. And he admits he’s hungry for a starting XI spot in the Premier League come Sunday.
“It was amazing,” said our no.34. “Champions League… these nights are always special.