da prosport bet： He just couldn’t pip Lionel Messi.
da realbet： Virgil van Dijk has been spectacular since arriving at Liverpool in January 2018, contributing 10 goals in 93 appearances for the Reds in all competitions while being a focal point of the side that reached last season’s Champions League final and conceded a division-fewest 22 Premier League goals.
The Netherlands international was beaten to the 2019 Ballon d’Or on Monday evening, though, as he placed second, just behind Barcelona and Argentina forward Messi.
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And it would be fair to say that the Liverpool fans were upset when it came to the 28-year-old’s final spot.
Many supporters took it a step further and insisted that the central defender had been robbed of the crown as it was always rigged for Messi to triumph.
In fairness, Messi did inspire Barca to another La Liga title, in addition to helping Argentina reach the Copa America semi-finals – scoring a total of 56 goals in 60 appearances for club and country. That said, Van Dijk was a part of the Liverpool side that dumped the Spanish champions out of the Champions League.
One fan claimed that Van Dijk deserves a statue regardless of the final outcome due to his influence since arriving at the club at the mid-point of the 2017-18 campaign.
Sitting 11 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, Liverpool are in a wonderful position to land this season’s English title.
Van Dijk has not missed a single league game for the European Cup holders this term, contributing three goals, including a double against Brighton & Hove Albion in Saturday’s 2-1 victory at Anfield.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are believed to be considering a move for a former Manchester United attacker, who has impressed since leaving the Premier League.