The defender has taken on extra responsibility as captain this season and it appears to be suiting him and his team
has introduced a huddle with his team-mates shortly before kick-off to ’s pre-game routine, part of putting his stamp on the captaincy. The Dutch defender views it as a powerful way of showing their togetherness as he goes through some last-minute instructions. It also serves to fire up the fans by demonstrating that Jurgen Klopp’s side are ready for duty. Advertisement Van Dijk was the natural successor when left for Saudi Arabia in July. He commands respect and leads by example.
But Liverpool, who have been on the wrong end of some contentious decisions this season, got what they deserved as Salah scored from the penalty spot following ’s handball, before sweeping home ’s pass deep into stoppage time. The glory belonged to the prolific Egyptian, who has now either scored or assisted in each of his past 13 top-flight appearances at Anfield . Only Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry have ever done so in more consecutive home appearances in the competition.
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