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‘They thought I was finished’ – Match-winner Van Dijk fires message to his critics after heading LFC to Carabao Cup glory over Chelsea

Football — 02/26/2024

After Virgil van Dijk’s winner in extra time gave Liverpool the Carabao Cup, he sent a brief message to his detractors.

Virgil van Dijk Liverpool Chelsea Carabao Cup final 2024

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Van Dijk rightly silenced those who were starting to wonder if he was “finished” or if he was just getting older. Even if this season he hasn’t always played at his commanding best—most recently, against Arsenal—Van Dijk is still regarded as the standard for defenders. Few contest his status as the best football player in the world.

Virgil van Dijk Liverpool Carabao Cup 2024

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FUTURE PLANS FOR VAN DIJK? 

Van Dijk will be eager to add more prizes to his already enormous collection after winning his first silverware as captain. The Reds might win three more titles in the Premier League, Europa League, and FA Cup, so he might not be done yet.