Goal.com · Jan 5, 2018
Van Dijk revels in 'dream' Liverpool debut
Virgil van Dijk was ecstatic to mark his "dream" Liverpool debut with the winning goal in Friday's FA Cup triumph over rivals Everton.
The world's most expensive defender, who completed his move from Southampton for £75 million earlier this month, headed in the winner six minutes from time to settle a fiery Merseyside derby at Anfield.
He had earlier seen a similar chance go begging as he nodded into the arms of Jordan Pickford, but was left beaming with joy at the end as his late intervention made it 2-1.
"What a night," the Dutchman told BBC Sport.
"It was thoroughly deserved, it felt amazing to be out there. The goal is very special for me and my family.