The real reason Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk opts not to wear his surname on his shirt is a heartbreaking one.
On Wednesday evening, Arne Slot will face one of the most anticipated matches of his first season as Liverpool boss when he takes on Everton in the first Merseyside derby of the season.
Before the match, several of Liverpool’s senior players will likely have been preparing the new manager for the hostile reception at Goodison Park.
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And who better to teach Slot about the derby than his fellow countryman and club captain, Van Dijk?
Having spent seven years at Liverpool, Van Dijk is one of the longest-serving players in Slot’s squad, with over 300 appearances for the Reds.
One notable decision by the Dutchman has been to have his first name on the back of his Liverpool shirt, rather than his surname as most footballers do. ..Continue Reading
