Some of Liverpool's followers doubted their execs had made the right call when they decided to splash cash to sign Virgil Van Dijk. Today, the Dutch defender surely silenced some of his critics by scoring the game-winning goal for Liverpool against Everton.
Liverpool's newest player scored with six minutes left in the game, putting to good use a corner kick taken by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Jordan Pickford left his net unguarded as he tried to clear the ball, leaving an open net for Van Dijk to use his new "hero" shirt.
The player's reaction after the goal didn't go unnoticed for Liverpool fans.
Virgil Van Dijk tapping the badge in game one of his Liverpool career. A truly beautiful, beautiful human being.
— Dharma Bhagalia (@Kloppholic) January 5, 2018
Here's what the player said after the game concluded.
Van Dijk: "I don’t think it can get any better. A fantastic night. Unlucky to concede, but to score a winner in a derby in my debut, that’s something every boy dreams of."
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) January 5, 2018
Van Dijk: “I think playing at Anfield for Liverpool is a dream for every player. That has come true, and to score a goal is even more special.” pic.twitter.com/GLz7kDRiAC
— This Is Anfield (@thisisanfield) January 5, 2018
And just in case you were wondering, here's a list of players that scored in their first game with Liverpool.
Virgil van Dijk is in decent company. Kevin Keegan, Roger Hunt, Robbie Fowler, Michael Owen, Luis Suarez, Daniel Sturridge, Sadio Mane & Mohamed Salah also scored on their Liverpool debuts.
— Richard Jolly (@RichJolly) January 5, 2018
