'Special' player proved he is the perfect captain for Liverpool during Sunday's drama against Everton - opinion

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Van Dijk popped up with yet another decisive moment to rescue his team, and the leadership he showed before, during, and after this derby win show exactly why he’s still far and away the best option to be leading Arne Slot’s side. Who was Liverpool’s best player during Sunday’s smash and grab win over Everton?

Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images Why Virgil van Dijk is still the perfect Liverpool captain It’s yet another massive goal from the Dutchman, who so often emerges as the hero of this side. He said: “That’s an understatement to say it’s been a tough season.

That’s the reality.” Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesIt’s the kind of accountability fans want to see from their players, and it’s something the centre-back does well and often. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Liverpool FC Szoboszlai has shown immaturity at times with the fans and with some of his comments — something you don’t really see from Van Dijk.