Virgil Van Dijk turned to the fans and shouted. The goal in the 89th minute of the 33 -year -old West Ham net helped Liverpool restore the lead position at Anfield. With 3 valuable points, The Kop also gets closer to the Premier League championship.
3 minutes earlier, Van Dijk's wrong judgment caused Andy Robertson to go to the house. In the midst of the 3 losing matches in the last 4 matches in all competitions, everything seemed a bit gloomy for the "red brigade" when time passed.
But when the match was only a few minutes left, Van Dijk scored, and the stands became disturbed. On the border, coach Arne Slot celebrated with the enthusiasm that he only gave the biggest moments this season.
Certainly, this result has a great significance for Liverpool when they increase the distance to 13 points compared to the second team ranked by Arsenal. Earlier, the "Gunners" dropped the point in the draw with Brentford and almost surrendered.
The Liverpool's need for a situation of shining from their captain to defeat a 17th team reflecting a recent decline in the competition level. But winning the tournament is not easy, and Liverpool has been a master in finding a way to overcome difficulties this season.
Slot's dynasty at Anfield was largely stable since he replaced Jurgen Klopp last summer. However, over the past time, Liverpool has stumbled on many fronts, with a 2-3 loss against Fulham last week, creating more pressure to turn the small crisis.
However, right from the beginning of the match against West Ham, Liverpool played with vitality and durability in the Craven Cottage. They look more agile, sharper and more desire than in recent weeks.
"The players showed their resilient spirit in Van Dijk's goal. When I came here, I could see the match ratio between Chelsea and Ipswich (2-2). No team won easily.
Because the quality of the tournament is now very high. Therefore, every team must try hard to win. I think that winning continuously 3-0, 4-0 or even 5-0 will be much easier, compared to the Liverpool isolation that won the same as before Everton, then lost to Fulham before defeating West Ham today "-Slot said after the West Ham victory.
In the most difficult moment, Liverpool knew how to make a difference. Just 6 more points, "Red Brigade" will become the new King of the Premier League.
