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Virgil van Dijk Sets New Liverpool Record Against Brentford, Unaware Until Live TV Interview

Football — 02/19/2024

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk achieved a remarkable milestone during his 250th appearance for the club. The 32-year-old defender led the Reds to a commanding 4-1 Premier League victory over Brentford, with goals from Darwin Nunez, Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, and the returning Mohamed Salah.

Unbeknownst to Van Dijk, his 250th appearance marked a significant record as he secured his 171st win, the most victories by a player in their first 250 games for Liverpool. All of his triumphs have come under the guidance of current manager Jurgen Klopp, who signed Van Dijk from Southampton in 2018 in a groundbreaking £75 million deal.

Van Dijk led Liverpool to a dominant win at Brentford

In surpassing his teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold, who achieved 168 wins in the same period, Van Dijk solidified his place as a key figure in Liverpool’s success. The top 10 list of players with the most wins in their first 250 games for Liverpool also includes club legends such as Alisson (164), Sadio Mane (163), Andy Robertson (163), Mohamed Salah (162), Alan Kennedy (160), Steve McMahon (155), Ian Rush (153), and Georginio Wijnaldum (151).

Van Dijk didn't even know about his milestone, which saw him winning a record 171st game

However, Wijnaldum’s tenure at Liverpool ended at 237 appearances before he departed for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.

Despite the significance of his achievement, Van Dijk admitted that he was completely unaware of reaching this milestone. His focus was solely on the challenging match against Brentford, and he only realized afterward that it was his 250th appearance for Liverpool.

Virgil van Dijk registered his 250th Liverpool appearance against Brentford

Reflecting on the occasion, Van Dijk expressed his pride in reaching this milestone and looked forward to many more games with the club. He acknowledged the toughness of the Brentford match, highlighting the team’s resilience in the face of injuries and the opponent’s tenacity. Van Dijk emphasized the importance of their goals in securing the victory and commended the team’s figҺting spirit.

Overall, Van Dijk’s record-breаking accomplishment further solidifies his status as one of Liverpool’s most influential players and highlights his immense contribution to the team’s success in recent years.