Moments after Darwin Nunez’s two-goal barrage saved all three points for Liverpool against Newcastle United, Virgil van Dijk couldn’t contain his joy as he welcomed Nunez into the away locker room.
At St James’ Park during the opening period, the Dutchman tripped the Swede as he was advancing on goal after a possession tussle with Magpies attacker Alexander Isak.
However, the Reds battled to overturn Anthony Gordon’s first-half goal as Nunez, who was brought off the bench with 13 minutes left in regulation, blasted two precise shots past Nick Pope to complete an incredible comeback for Jurgen Klopp’s team.
The Uruguayan was welcomed by an overjoyed Van Dijk who was waiting outside of Liverpool’s locker room after the celebrations from Alisson, Nunez, and Klopp on the St James’ Park grass came to an end.
The defender yelled, “COME ON,” and then embraced Nunez warmly before quickly doing the same with Joe Gomez and Alexis MacAllister.
Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk
This season he played in total 3 times for 208 minutes for Premier League.
Virgil van Dijk didn’t score any goal for Liverpool. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and 1 red card.
His team is currently 4th in Premier League. In the last match Liverpool won 2-1 against Newcastle United. The next match in Premier League will be against Aston Villa.
Liverpool performance and stats
Liverpool is currently 4th in the Premier League with 7 points.
In the last 3 games, it has won once and drawn twice. In its last match, Liverpool won 1-2 against Newcastle United.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 6 goals and conceding 3.
Liverpool will play the next match in Premier League against Aston Villa on Sunday 3rd of September in Liverpool.