Dalglish texts me before matches - Van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk described the reverence Liverpool reserves for their greatest players as he revealed that Kenny Dalglish has been texting him before matches during the Reds' Premier League title charge this season.

The 27-year-old defender has become a fans' favourite at Anfield since his £75million move from Southampton in January 2017, shortly after which he exchanged telephone numbers with Dalglish.

Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1