“I gave him the Man of the Match award because he’s the one who truly earned it, not me. He literally saved Liverpool today,” Virgil van Dijk said, revealing the ONE Liverpool player who truly deserved the honor against Frankfurt. 🔥🔴
BREAKING NEWS: Following Liverpool’s 5-1 thrashing of Eintracht Frankfurt, captain Virgil van Dijk stunned fans with a humble confession.
Despite being officially named Man of the Match for his dominant display and superb goal, the Dutchman admitted that someone else was the real hero of the night.
Van Dijk credited goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili — Alisson Becker’s stand-in — for keeping Liverpool in the game when Frankfurt were in control early on.
The Georgian shot-stopper made two incredible saves that stopped the German side from extending their lead, completely changing the flow of the match.
“He’s the reason we turned it around,” Van Dijk said post-match. “Without his saves, we could’ve been two or three goals down before halftime.”
Liverpool went on to mount a sensational comeback, with goals from Ekitiké, Van Dijk, Konaté, Gakpo, and Szoboszlai sealing a dominant victory.
Fans praised both players online, calling Van Dijk’s humility and Mamardashvili’s heroics a reflection of true team spirit.
Pundits also highlighted the keeper’s calmness, sharp reflexes, and growing influence — qualities that are quickly making him a fan favorite.
Van Dijk’s gesture was more than sportsmanship — it was a message of unity. After a rocky run of form, Liverpool’s captain reminded everyone that success comes from teamwork, not individual glory.
The 5-1 win wasn’t just a statement — it was a revival. And according to Van Dijk, it’s the man between the posts who deserves the spotlight.
