Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has left his mark on the team by introducing a new rule.The 32-year-old remains a key player for the Reds and has taken over the captaincy from Jordan Henderson. Henderson and vice-captain James Milner left Anfield for pastures new in the summer, leading to a restructuring of the captaincy role. Trent Alexander-Arnold has now been named vice-captain, with Van Dijk taking on key duties.The Dutch international actually embodies something different from Henderson.
While the former midfielder instructed his players on the pitch, Van Dijk chose to have a quick chat with his teammates before each match. This aims to give players a final inspiration before the match starts.”That’s what I did when I was a Celtic player,” Van Dijk said. “I always liked that because I thought it set the tone for the game and we were ready to go.”It also helps create an atmosphere closer to the start of the game, so if the fans want to join in, getting excited and building anticipation, we’ll never complain, even if it’s hard.” I hear my voice.” Van Dijk is delighted to have signed and is keen to follow in the footsteps of the club’s greatest leaders. “This club has had great captains over the years who have always brought the best out of themselves and the team,”
Van Dijk said after being confirmed as the new captain.“So to be on the roster with these guys wasn’t something I expected when I started playing. “But the most important thing for me is that I’m part of a group of leaders who find ways to hold me accountable regardless of whether I’m wearing the belt.”
