Subsequently, in the summer transfer window, they once again broke the bank and broke the record for the highest sum paid to secure the services of a goalkeeper when they roped in Alisson Becker from AS Roma. The record was later broken by Chelsea who signed Kepa Arrizzabalaga from Athletic Bilbao.
Though they have come in the line of fire of several detractors and critics for forking out so much money, one can’t deny the impact Virgil Van Dijk has had at Liverpool. His introduction in the Liverpool backline stabilized a shaky defence and all of a sudden, all of Liverpool’s defensive misgivings were a thing of the past.
Virgil Van Dijk impressed heavily once again as Liverpool came out as victors at Selhurst Park. He was named the man of the match for his impressive showing at the back.
Hailing his centre-back’s performance, Jurgen Klopp said,
Klopp went on to praise the Netherlands international for stepping up to the task,
In today’s inflated transfer market, no top quality player is going to come for cheap. So if Liverpool had to break the bank to sort out their problems at the back, it is perhaps because it was the best option that was available to them. And that decision is definitely paying dividends now.
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