Virgil van Dijk achieved a significant milestone on Tuesday as Liverpool secured a 2-1 victory over Lille in the Champions League.
The Dutch defender tied the club record for most wins in a player’s first 50 Champions League appearances, equaling the legendary Phil Neal.
Van Dijk, who played the full 90 minutes, now has 35 wins from his 50 Champions League matches for Liverpool.
This remarkable feat places him alongside Neal, a club icon who lifted four European Cups during his illustrious career at Anfield.
Neal, recognized as the most successful player in Liverpool’s history with 23 trophies, amassed 650 appearances for the club.
Manager Arne Slot continues to be impressed by Van Dijk’s consistent performances despite the uncertainty surrounding his contract.
“The situation hasn’t affected the group, and in fact, only one of the players has had a poor performance this season, and that was Trent versus Manchester United,” Slot stated.
This victory maintains Liverpool’s perfect start to their Champions League campaign and further solidifies Van Dijk’s status as one of the best defenders in the world.
