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Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk couldn't resist a cheeky dig at teammate Joe Gomez during a challenging training drill.

In footage shared by Liverpool, Gomez is seen fumbling the catch, prompting Van Dijk to tease him.

Gomez reminded his captain, "This is on camera by the way."

After finally managing to catch the stick, Gomez attempts to turn the tables on Van Dijk, only to find that the Dutchman, ever the professional, catches it effortlessly every time, leaving Gomez unable to return the banter he had endured.

The video not only provides a glimpse into the camaraderie between the two defenders but also highlights their tight-knit relationship, which Van Dijk spoke about in 2024, detailing his bond with the England international.

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Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez are known to be close friends at Liverpool.

"I think the closest I am at the moment is Joe Gomez," he shared

Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez played a huge part in Liverpool's Premier League victory back in 2020

However, misfortune struck Gomez again as a hamstring injury sidelined him for most of the second half of the Reds' Premier League-winning campaign.