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Liverpool's ever-improving midfield options give Jurgen Klopp his biggest dilemma yet - Duration: 5:32.
Liverpool's ever-improving midfield options give Jurgen Klopp his biggest dilemma yet
Jurgen Klopp has dealt extremely well so far with every squad dilemma he has been faced with, but choosing a midfield trio could now prove trickiest of all.
It seems that the past couple of seasons has at times been a juggling act for the manager, with form and fitness dictating Liverpools regular lineup more than anything else.
There has been the long-running goalkeeper saga, finally ended now by Loris Karius re-emergence, and a period of trial and error at both left-back and centre-back. Both those positions now benefit from depth and competition for places as well as increased quality.
In attack, for a time it was Sadio Mane or nobody; then it was the awesome foursome, now its perhaps the most feared attacking trio in the Premier League.
Klopp has spun and weaved his will in the transfer market, making a team out of a collection of inconsistent souls, and just one big area remains to be adjusted, rather than added to, this coming summer: the centre of midfield.
Naby Keita will come in, another may do so as well, while Emre Cans future remains uncertain. But thats for summer; before then, theres two vital fronts to fight on, and Klopp has a difficult and important selection choice to make.
Phil, Ox and striking a balance.
The first half of 2017/18 saw Brazilian schemer Philippe Coutinho regularly take centre stage, the most advanced and free-to-roam of the Reds three-man midfield.
In theory it was perfect, and in practice it worked well too…at times. But there wasnt really a settled run where Coutinho played as the No. 8 with a regular partner and with a settled No. 6 providing the platform behind them.
Theres no blame-placing on Coutinho here; Liverpool have naturally gotten better as the season has gone on and his talent was disappointing to wave goodbye to, whatever the circumstances.
But theres undeniably more of a balance in the engine room over the past few months.
While the deepest midfielder has changed from week to week according to need, the axis ahead of either Can or Jordan Henderson has gradually grown in influence.
Lining up with two of Gini Wijnaldum, James Milner or Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain might not look the most threatening or creative midfield in the league, and indeed for a few weeks there were fears that it was far more industrious than adventurous.
But given the pace, guile and movement of those in the attacking line, it has proven to be no bad thing to have a little more solidity behind them.
Oxlade-Chamberlain in particular has offered a glimpse of vital penetration, ability to break lines on the run and a finishing touch in the final third.
The former Arsenal man still lacks a little consistency at times, but having both he and Can together at times gives Liverpool an irresistable mix of power and panache, daring and drive.
While the new expensive signing has impressed domestically at times, in Europe it is the veteran free transfer who has stood out for the Reds.
Milner might not be the most technically gifted playmaker or a fast-paced winger, but he has played at the top for years. His experience, determination and know-how have proven every bit as important as Roberto Firminos goals and Mohamed Salahs speed.
It is probable that Milner has done enough by this stage to remain a starter in the Reds Champions League campaign, however long that lasts for.
Intelligent in winning the ball back quickly and surging forward to join the attack, he has been a critical link player between midfield and attack, vital in transitions where the Reds were so devastating against Porto.
Perhaps Milner wont be an every-week Premier League starter, but hell get more than enough minutes between now and the end of the season.
Most importantly, his form is justifying his inclusion and it wouldnt be a huge surprise to see him as a regular starter in the biggest of games—including at Old Trafford against Man United.
Where some shine, it naturally means others have to wait in the background. For Adam Lallana, it has been a season of struggle and frustration, one which shows no sign of a quick ending.
From a long-term injury to his ridiculous red card for the U23s, the versatile performer simply hasnt gotten started this term.
He played a key role for Klopps first couple of campaigns, but the Reds look far more assured and fast-paced in build-up without Lallana on the pitch at present.
A lack of sharpness might be part of it, but his style just isnt as aggressive, direct or—to be brutally honest—clinical in the final pass or shot as Milner or Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Wijnaldum has also fallen down the order of importance somewhat; still a dependable performer, but not a game-changer, not someone who must be in the team no matter what.
Its an outside bet, but would the Dutch international be on most fans team sheet for a semi-final, or final? Or Klopps at this point?.
And if not, is he a player who will hang around in the summer if another new midfielder or two arrive?. Regeneration.
Liverpool dont need three starting central midfielders, they need around five. Five of a similar class and quality, able to come in and play in tandem with others as needed.
The idea is to not let an absence affect the overall level of the team—as is now the case at right-back, if a wide forward is missing, and if Henderson or Can are playing as the holding midfielder.
Keita coming in raises the bar somewhat, and it can be assumed that at least two of the current quartet of No. 8s—Milner, Wijnaldum, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Lallana—will remain.
Add in one of the 6s and its more than probable that there has to be a sale in that department this summer.
Then there are the youngsters to think about: Marko Grujic, Ovie Ejaria, maybe even a change of role at times for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Its a key few months for the heart of the Liverpool team, and a vital piece of the spine of Klopps side.
Karius, Virgil van Dijk, Firmino and Salah are set in stone. Keita will be added, but theres room for another in midfield to make themselves indispensable.
The coming months will see Klopp have two critical choices to make, and a big clue as to the direction hell take could come in the upcoming games as the Reds hunt down a big ending to the season.
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【MUKBANG】 LET'S MAKE CARBONARA WITH MILK!! Using Xperia FOR Amazing Photos!! 4Kg 8000kcal[Use CC] - Duration: 7:47.
Hello it's Kinoshita Yuka ( English subtitles by ~Aphexx~ )
So today tadaa I'll be making carbonara with milk
There's a lot of carbonara recipes out there Using eggs and cheese and a bit of cream at the end
but today we'll be using MILK
Since we're using milk It seems as if it would be easy to make?
I usually never have any cream on hand But I almost always have some milk on hand
AND THEN...
It was upside down
I've heard that you can take really wonderful pictures Using this Xperia
And so I'll be using this to take pictures And showing them to you at the end of the video
It's my first time using this I'm super excited to see how it turns out
Please stick around to see if It takes wonderful pictures
alrighty lets get cookin'
These are the ingredients
Spaghetti, bacon, milk, yolk, butter, consomme, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper
boil a pot of water with plenty of salt for our spaghetti here
Slice up the bacon into random sizes
Separate out the yolks
There were some yolks lost to my one-handed technique
I always get asked what I do with the leftover eggwhites
I usually end up stirring them into my Ramen So don't worry they don't go to waste
Add butter to a fry pan
Then our bacon
Then fry them up (inaudible)
Then the pasta, milk consomme
parm cheese
Mix thoroughly
It's gradually looking more like a carbonara
I'll add another helping of cheese as well
add 2/3 of the yolks
Kill the Heat and mix
its getting T H I C C
transfer to a dish
Looks yummy Add the rest of the yolks
add black pepper
And I'll add some more parmesan cheese just because
tadaa tis all done
It's jam-packed full of cheese I have a feeling it's going to be so yummy
I snapped a bunch of pics while making this I hope some good ones turn out
I'll be showing them all off to you at the end Please look forward to them itadakimasu
the eggs are so gooey
They look so yummy
its crazy rich and yummy
The eggs and cheese come together making for a very smooth mellow taste
It's got such flavor and it's so yummy
Can't get enough of that bacon
I went all out with the cheese its super rich tasting
You can really taste the cheese in it
the black pepper is puttin in a good deal of flavor here
I made this with milk but, since we used yolks and cheese its got a super rich flavor to it
carbonara makes me feel so happy
The first time I ever had carbonara I was like......
"OMFG how can something taste this good exist" I was shook
And now it makes me so glad To be able to make carbonara at home
(RAW EGGS TOTES SAFE IN JAPAN salmonella from eggs is near unheard of they don't smell and please just keep an open mind)
the sauce is so T H I C C its sticks to the noodles nicely
I'm getting hot in here
Since I added so much bacon There's enough to last right to the end
I kinda want to get my drink on
Drinking makes eating so much more fun
I love my liquor
Alone or with friends
I'm almost out of food but whatev's clinky clinky lets get drinky
yum
The peach liqueur is so yummy
Last mouthful itadakimasu
It's mostly just bacon
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And as always thank you for watching if there's anything You want me to do or eat please tell me in the comment
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Man United vs. Liverpool the unmissable match of the weekend — Premier League Preview - Duration: 3:54.
Man United vs. Liverpool the unmissable match of the weekend — Premier League Preview
A match close to our hearts stands out in the Premier League this weekend, as the top four and relegation battles hot up more and more by the week.
Liverpools excellent run of form carried on last Saturday, as they eased to a measured 2-0 victory at home to Newcastle United. Progression to the Champions League quarter-finals was then secured against Porto in midweek.
Elsewhere, Man Citys march to the title continues, but their 1-0 win over Chelsea was only memorable because of the Blues horrendously negative tactics.
Man United saw off Crystal Palace to stay second in the table above the Reds, Tottenham beat Huddersfield Town and Arsenal suffered another dismal result, this time at the hands of Brighton.
West Broms loss at Watford sees them eight points adrift of safety, while Stoke City and Palace join the Baggies in the relegation zone.
There is a full weekend of top-flight action to look forward to; heres a look at the best, and worst, of it. Ones To Watch: Liverpool vs. Man United & Chelsea vs.
Theres only one place to start this weekend, with English footballs biggest fixture taking centre stage. Liverpool head to Man United for a crucial clash at Saturday lunchtime, with second place and bragging rights both up for grabs.
In truth, these games have been very disappointing of late, with Jose Mourinhos negative tactics not helping, and the last four meetings have ended in draws.
This match could have a similar pattern to it, but Jurgen Klopp will be typically positive in his approach and will feel his attack can cause United huge problems.
Liverpools bitter rivals have the knack of getting results, though, hence their league position, and they will be a real threat at Old Trafford.
There is bound to be controversy and drama of some kind, and if the visitors can return to Merseyside with at least a point, it will be more than adequate.
Later on that afternoon, Chelsea host Palace, which could be more intriguing than it looks on paper. Antonio Contes tactics at City were deservedly lambasted, and it doesnt look as though all is well with the current Premier League champions right now.
They are in danger of being cut adrift in the top-four tussle, and if Roy Hodgson can do his former club a favour, that would be greatly appreciated.
There is lots resting on the match, and defeat for either team would damage their respective goals this season. Ones To Avoid: West Brom vs. Leicester City & Arsenal vs. Watford.
With every set of fixtures that pass, there will invariably be a couple of games that look completely irrelevant in the grand scheme of things.
The first of those this weekend is Leicester Citys trip to West Brom, with the hosts all but doomed and the 2015/16 champions stuck in mid-table mediocrity.
It does have importance, given West Brom must win, but you could easily see it being an ugly game which ends in a share of the spoils.
The other match to miss involves Arsenal who, woefully, have nothing left to play for in the league in March. The Gunners are a shambles—how is Arsene Wenger still in charge?—and they welcome an all-but-safe Watford side to the Emirates on Sunday.
If Arsenal win it will make no difference to the current situation, both on and off the pitch, so it is a match with very little riding on it. Do something more productive with your Sunday lunchtime!. Potential Upset: Bournemouth vs. Tottenham.
Tottenham are a long way from the spineless side they used to be and they are growing all the time under the impressive Mauricio Pochettino.
Champions League elimination at the hands of Juventus was a bitter blow, however, so confidence wont be too high going into the weekend.
Their physical exertions against the Serie A giants will have taken its toll, too, and they might not be at their sharpest away to a tricky Bournemouth team.
Trips to Dean Court are never the easiest to overcome, even though Liverpool made light of work of the Cherries in December, and Spurs will have to play well to win.
A Sunday afternoon game in front of the Sky cameras could also help Bournemouth raise their level, and it would not be a shock if they got something from the game.
From a Reds perspective, lets hope they walk away with all three points.
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Reds seek first Old Trafford win since 2014 – Man United vs. Liverpool Preview - Duration: 4:02.
Reds seek first Old Trafford win since 2014 – Man United vs. Liverpool Preview
Liverpool and Man United reconvene for another much-anticipated Premier League encounter on Saturday, with second place up for grabs. Here we go again: the biggest fixture in English football.
This is always a game that fills you with a mix of fear, tension and excitement, regardless of where both the Reds and their biggest rivals are in the league.
As it happens, just two points separate us at present, although quite how United are still second is a mystery. Their ability to accumulate points despite rarely looking impressive is admirable, but this Liverpool team are superior.
Any Jose Mourinho side is a danger, though, and Liverpool will have to be at their best to leave Old Trafford with a win on Saturday — which would be the Reds first there since the 3-0 in 2014.
The front-three must click, the young full-backs need to rise to the occasion and Loris Karius will be under pressure in one of his biggest tests yet for the Reds.
For all Uniteds faults, they have individual match-winners in Paul Pogba, Alexis Sanchez and Romelu Lukaku, and the likes of Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard can also be a threat.
Add to that the well-drilled style in which Mourinho has them playing in, and it is clear that it will be a testing 90 minutes for Jurgen Klopp and his players.
It is just one win away to United since that memorable 4-1 triumph in 2008/09 – a repeat of that this weekend would be the stuff dreams are made of. Last Meeting: Liverpool 0-0 Man United.
Captain Jordan Henderson picked up a dead leg at the end of Tuesdays goalless draw with Porto but he should be fit for the game.
Otherwise, Klopp is again afforded the luxury of having no injuries, with Gini Wijnaldum and Ben Woodburn recovering from illness.
Selection will be the managers biggest headache, with Karius likely to have the quartet of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dejan Lovren, Virgil van Dijk and Andrew Robertson ahead of him.
Joe Gomez is a more physical option at right-back, and he may be better suited to thwart Sanchez than Alexander-Arnold, but the 20-year-old is not at his sharpest after injury.
Assuming Henderson plays, Emre Can is a certainty to join him in midfield, but the remaining spot will be a toss-up between James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Both are in good form, but Milners experience and nous in such big games, especially against a robust United side, makes him favourite to start.
Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino are all available, and if they can hit top gear, Uniteds defence wont know whats hit it.
Mourinho is without Phil Jones, Daley Blind, Marouane Fellaini, Ander Herrera and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but Martial is expected to feature. Marcos Rojo could return. Last 5 away to Man United (All Competitions).
Man United 1-1 Liverpool – January 15, 2017 (Ibrahimovic; Milner pen). Man United 1-1 Liverpool – March 17, 2016 (Martial pen; Coutinho).
Man United 3-1 Liverpool – September 12, 2015 ( Blind, Herrera pen, Martial; Benteke). Man United 3-0 Liverpool – December 14, 2014 (Rooney, Mata, Van Persie). Man United 0-3 Liverpool – March 16, 2014 (Gerrard pens x2, Suarez).
Liverpool have only actually won one of the last nine meetings with United.
That was the 2-0 victory at Anfield in the Europa League last-16 in 2015/16, with Daniel Sturridge converting from the penalty spot and Roberto Firmino firing home in the second-half.
At his pre-match press conference, Klopp spoke of his approach to the game, given Man Uniteds likely defensive setup under Mourinho, saying:.
"I have no problem with defending. People say we play a specific style, they (United) play a specific style. Everybody makes a big thing of it. "It's about winning and there are different ways to win football games.
"We have to defend there with all we have, and not gamble and think we are flying. They are too strong physically and technically (to take for granted).
"It is not a battle of systems or philosophies. I hope when United attack, all my players are involved in defending.
"But over 90 minutes, we want to bring our football on the pitch. "Counter-pressing against a team like United is unbelievably important.. TV & Live Blog Info.
Unsurprisingly, the match is being televised, with Sky Sports coverage starting at 11:30am (GMT). Kick-off is at 12:30pm.
Ben Twelves will be running our matchday live blog from 11:45am, with lots of interesting pre-match content before the game and minute-by-minute updates during it.
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Parking the bus, an upward trajectory and beating Manchester United in the age-old rivalry - Duration: 5:31.
Parking the bus, an upward trajectory and beating Manchester United in the age-old rivalry
Alex Malone casts an eye over the pivotal upcoming game against Manchester United and explains exactly why, this time, it feels different.
It is the Premier League game of the season. It's always the game of the season. It's us against 'them.'. The team that throughout football history has battled us for supremacy and ownership of the accolade 'Greatest Team in England.
Whichever way you look at it, these two clubs are light years ahead of everyone else when it comes to trophies won.
Forget your Man Citys, your Arsenals and your Chelseas. Only two teams have dominated English football so consistently through a hundred years of history.
While it's true that neither team can be crowned league champions this season, the fixture remains of vital importance.
With Liverpool in their best position—and form—of the season in terms of Champions League qualification, a win at Old Trafford would go a long way to assuring it.
But somehow, this one feels like it means much more than that. It feels like a pivotal game in the respective development of the two clubs.
After finishing above United last season, doing the same again this season—in Mourinho's fabled 'second season'—would send a real statement of intent.
The media's obsession with Mourinho and his 'second season' has been a real irritant. They'd just about crowned United champions before a ball was kicked.
Even recently, with City now champions elect, and Liverpool the form team playing truly scintillating football, the pundits are still at it. "City first, United certainties for second…".
And yet, rather annoyingly, the turgid, negative football on display from Mourinho's team does indeed see them maintain occupancy of second place. As fantastic as we've played at times this season, the Reds are yet to displace them.
We need to change that. Surely a team playing like an expensively assembled Stoke City can't finish ahead of a team with one of the finest front threes in world football right now? Can they?.
In the reverse fixture at Anfield, United's approach took the definition of parking the bus to a whole new level of mind-numbing tedium.
But, as Mourinho tends to far too often, he got away with it. We may have to endure it again this weekend.
With United drawing 2-2 with Palace on Monday heading to the 90th minute, I was pleased for more than just the obvious reason of them dropping points.
Had the score held it would have meant that Mourinho would have had to win the game at Old Trafford to avoid being behind us in the table with so few games remaining.
When the third goal went in during injury time, I could almost visualise Mourinho's change of mindset… "a draw at home with Liverpool will now suffice.
With that late winner, there's now not a snowball's chance in hell of Mourinho going toe-to-toe with us. A draw will do him very nicely and he won't care what size double-decker bus he uses to get it.
But I have a sneaking suspicion that this time, playing that way, he might regret parking one bus too many.
As the season has progressed, fewer and fewer defences have been able to stop the excellence of Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino.
Ignoring the dead rubber of the Porto second leg, in the previous six games the exceptional trio have scored an incredible 17 times.
Their interplay, speed and incision are scaring the life out of teams. It's even (finally) being recognised across Europe as the phenomenon it is. At the same time, United's defence, so solid earlier in the season, suddenly looks tired, error-prone, slow.
It seems that spending the whole season on the back foot mentally takes its toll.
While pundits continue to churn out the same tired lines about Liverpool's poor defence (we've conceded one goal in the last five games) it's United's that looks the more susceptible right now.
Where they would be without David de Gea is anyone's guess. Their best defender, Eric Bailly, has barely kicked a ball of late. Luke Shaw looks a stone overweight. Victor Lindelof is suspect. Hopefully Chris Smalling will play.
I relish a battle of wing-backs: Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson versus Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young.
But whoever Mourinho decides on as his back four for this game, I have no doubt at all that we can and will get at them. Midfield battle—in favour of the Reds?.
Their recent midfield performances are another reason I think we're certain to see the parked bus. It's predictable, ponderous and error-strewn. Nemanja Matic is solid but nothing more, while Paul Pogba is currently earning his new 'Pogba-Pogba' nickname with distinction.
He was woeful against Palace, very much in keeping with his entire dismal campaign. Does Mourinho risk Scott McTominay in a game of this importance, or does he go with a very old, very slow, Michael Carrick?.
Hopefully it's the latter, as Carrick trying to track Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain might be worth the entrance fee alone.
I have to admit that normally, I dread this fixture. I've dreaded it for longer than I care to remember. Even when we were conquering all before us, they somehow seemed to maintain a hex over us.
This is the first time in a long time I have absolutely no dread whatsoever. My overwhelming emotion with respect to this game is confidence.
Yes, I actually believe we will beat them. We may not of course; such confidence may turn out to be misplaced.
But that's what's so exciting about Jurgen Klopp's development of this Liverpool team. I doubt us less and less by the week.
I believe we are absolutely a better team than them. We have better players, a more balanced team with better tactics, a new-found defensive solidity and a world-class forward line.
I believe we are on an upward trajectory, growing as a team. I don't believe they are. I believe we will go to Old Trafford and look like the home team because the manager of Man United fears this Liverpool team.
Will all this result in a Liverpool win? You know what, I believe it will.
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Milner or Oxlade in the middle? – Predicting Liverpool's lineup vs. Man United - Duration: 3:04.
Milner or Oxlade in the middle? – Predicting Liverpool's lineup vs. Man United
Jurgen Klopp will restore Liverpool to full-strength for Saturday's showdown with Man United, but key decisions need to be made in defence and midfield.
English football's fiercest rivalry reignites with the stakes even higher as Liverpool battle United for second place at Old Trafford.
Klopp's side arrive in Manchester brimming with confidence after three straight league wins and effortlessly sealing a quarter-final place in the Champions League.
But the Reds will need to produce the performance of the season to claim a huge three points, as Klopp looks for his first Premier League triumph over United.
Klopp will restore Liverpool to full power, which means refreshed duo Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah will return after rests against Porto.
But while most of the team picks itself currently, the German is faced with some crucial decisions in defence and in particular with how to shape his midfield.
Injury boosts with Andy Robertson & Jordan Henderson both available after shaking off knocks Gini Wijnaldum back in training and could return to involvement Van Dijk & Salah poised for starting XI recalls Emre Can, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, James Milner & Wijnaldum battling for midfield roles Joel Matip & Dejan Lovren contending to partner van Dijk Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez vying for right-back berth.
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Klopp made five changes for the second leg procession with Porto, as he preserved key figures for Saturday's heavyweight showdown.
The boss could therefore make the same number of alterations, reversing the changes to bring the Reds back to full strength to take the game to Mourinho's side.
Reenergised trio van Dijk, Alexander-Arnold and Robertson would all re-enter the back-line, with Matip, Joe Gomez and Alberto Moreno dropping out respectively.
One midfield change would see Oxlade-Chamberlain bring his driving force back to the middle of the park, joining Henderson and Can to complete an aggressive central unit.
And in attack Salah will start to reunite the Lethal Three, who will all be raring to go after each receiving a rest of sorts against Porto.
The form of certain Reds combined with the need for battling attributes in the most intense fixture of the season could lead to a slightly different selection.
Maximum size and physicality in defence is one feature required to compete against – and hopefully deny – a pacey and powerful United attack.
This could persuade Klopp to keep the taller and more defensively-minded Gomez at right-back to provide additional height from set-pieces in a game such plays could be key.
Meanwhile, Klopp could avoid change altogether in midfield by keeping Oxlade-Chamberlain on the bench and in-form Milner alongside Henderson and Can.
Klopp was full of praise for the vice-captain in his pre-match press conference, and Milner's form as well as his experience, leadership and composure could see him preferred on such an occasion.
This selection would give the Reds a more solid and workman-like feel, and see Liverpool shape up for battle on enemy territory like this:.
The fierce rivals are battling to be 'the best of the rest', and victory at Old Trafford would show the Reds are worthy of that status while also setting us up perfectly for a strong end to the season.
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Virgil van Dijk's vast influence already shining through for Liverpool FC - Duration: 5:47.
Virgil van Dijk's vast influence already shining through for Liverpool FC
Virgil van Dijk has completely transformed a Liverpool defence which was once brittle, with early evidence showing he is a truly significant signing.
Last Saturday, this writer was fortunate enough to be sat in the Kop during the 2-0 win over Newcastle United—a routine victory without many scares.
Throughout the game, I found myself watching Van Dijk at every possible opportunity, and it made for captivating viewing.
It isnt a match that the Dutchman will ever be remembered for, given Newcastles lack of goal threat, but there was an aura about him that only great players possess.
Every high ball was dealt with in exquisite fashion, he barked orders in the manner of a Liverpool captain 10 years into the role and his class on the ball resembled that of a midfield playmaker.
There was a sense that Liverpool were never in danger with Van Dijk on the pitch, and it summed up what has been a magnificent first eight appearances in a Reds career that could one day be considered legendary.
Van Dijk didnt actually enjoy an imposing start to life in a Liverpool shirt, despite that late winner on his debut against Everton.
He looked short of match practice in the defeats to Swansea City and West Brom, but as Jurgen Klopp alluded to last month, that was to be expected.
The whopping £75 million fee that took him to Anfield made him the most expensive defender in history, meaning any slight error was waiting to be pounced on with heavy criticism.
That will continue until another player breaks the record, but there is an arrogance and an I know how good I am air to Van Dijk which means he wont be remotely fazed by expectations.
That has been evident in the last month in particular, with the Netherlands international sublime at the heart of the Reds defence.
He has brought so much calm and authority to the team, and it is no coincidence that those depressingly soft goals have stopped being conceded, or that Liverpools set-piece woes have largely gone away.
Similarly, you only have to look at Loris Karius and Dejan Lovren to see what influence Van Dijk is having on his team-mates.
The goalkeeper has found another gear with the Dutchman in front of him, and although he himself deserves credit for turnings things around, it is impossible to deny that his new team-mate has been a big factor in his improvement.
Lovren will perhaps never be good enough to be a regular starter for Liverpool, with a bad error, loss of concentration or injury never too far away, but he has shone in 2018 so far.
That is because he now has a dominant centre-back partner alongside him—someone willing to lead—allowing Lovren to concentrate on his own game. He is the Stephane Henchoz to Van Dijks Sami Hyypia, albeit inferior to the Swiss former Red.
Van Dijks statistics in the Premier League showcase how imperious he has been to date:. 67% of duels won 89% passing accuracy 6. 6 aerial duels won per game 8 defensive actions per game No key errors.
His quality on the ball, both short and long, has been on show every match, with his quarterback-like ability adding another dimension to Liverpools game.
No longer are Jordan Henderson and Emre Can coming to collect the ball from too deep, with Van Dijk more competent in possession than either.
His positional sense is also as good as it gets, and his decision-making at either stepping out of the defensive line or staying put is what separates him from so many, Lovren included.
Anfield Indexs excellent Under Pressure podcast discussed the difference Van Dijk has made, with some interesting findings emerging from their research.
In the last six weeks in the league, he has the highest aerial duel win percentage: 82 per cent, said analyst Dan Kennett. The next highest is James Tomkins with 77 per cent.
Since Van Dijk signed, the opposition shot quality is 7.9 per cent, with the league average 9.8 per cent. It was 13 per cent (at Liverpool) earlier in the season.
The common factor in all of Liverpools improvements, the glue holding them all together, is Van Dijk. He makes every single player around him play better..
The genuinely top players allow teammates to reach their highest possible level, which is precisely what Van Dijk has done, and will continue to do. The impression he is making draws comparison with some special Reds players of the past.
The difference that one individual can make to a team has been highlighted so often at Liverpool.
Luis Suarez is the most recent and obvious example, with his world class showings in 2013/14 coming so close so inspiring the Reds to the title.
It was never single-handedly down to Suarez, as many have lazily claimed, but he made Daniel Sturridge, Raheem Sterling and Philippe Coutinho raise their game, and instilled a belief within the squad that they could go all the way.
His mere presence gave Liverpool an aura that season—some teams were beaten before matches even kicked off—and once he departed for Barcelona, the team fell to pieces.
Steven Gerrard carried several Reds sides at specific periods during his legendary career, and he helped turned some very ordinary players into European champions.
Sami Hyypia and Jamie Carragher, the two best centre-backs to have graced Anfield since the 1980s, had a similar effect to Van Dijk, while Fernando Torres turned Liverpool from top-four hopefuls to legitimate Premier League and Champions League challengers.
Van Dijk can eventually be on that level when it comes to influence. Some will be quick to downplay his quality, in order to stick to their opinion that hes never a £75 million defender, but he feels indispensable already.
The only thing that will prevent Van Dijk from being Liverpools most highly thought of defender since Hyypia is serious injury or a move elsewhere in the near future.
At 26, he is a fantastic age for a centre-back, with his peak a few years away but his level of experience still very healthy.
Van Dijk is fully aware of how good he is—Suarez, Gerrard and Torres were no different—and in the space of just eight matches, he has become one of the first names on the team-sheet and the most natural captain Liverpool have.
There will be errors and poor performances along the way, as has been the case with any world-class player throughout football history, but the silky Dutchman could turn out to be the defining signing of Klopps tenure.
For all the goals of Mohamed Salah, the unpredictable magic of Sadio Mane and the soon-to-be midfield brilliance of Naby Keita, it was a top centre-back that Liverpool needed most. They have acquired just that, and this is only the beginning.
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