Virgil van Dijk and Georginio Wijnaldum are Liverpool’s third and fourth captains as Jurgen Klopp wanted the players to select a new leader for the Red Star Belgrade game, according to the Guardian.
Jordan Henderson and James Milner did not play against the Serbians and Van Dijk was voted as the captain with Wijnaldum coming second, as per the report.
Klopp was quoted by the Guardian saying that Dejan Lovren and Adam Lallana were close to being selected as captains.
The German added that Van Dijk could improve a lot more, and was certain the Dutch defender would do well, even with the added responsibility.
“Virgil is still young, he looks more of a man than he really is. There is nothing wrong with that and he can still improve. If you see and hear him you think there is big distance between him and you because he looks impressive.
“It is good for him to have this responsibility and there will be a day for sure when Gini will wear the armband. He will be very proud of that as well. These two guys do a similar thing in Holland for the national team. It is a natural thing. The boys saw it as well and that is why they have this committee.”
The defender has been brilliant for us since moving from Southampton, and a few fans wanted him to become Liverpool captain now.
VDK captain of Holland but no rush. We have 11 captains.
— Tom Corbett (@gerrard1212) October 27, 2018
This time next season Van Dijk is the captain….and Fabinho has won Ballon d’or.
— Wio (@ColoWio) October 26, 2018
What a great way to make the choice ! Like when at school and you vote for players player – and can assess the vibes of the rest of the team- clever by Jurgen , as ever 👍
— Karen Morrow (@karenm987) October 26, 2018
Bottled sacking Henderson then…
— telf (@telf1234) October 26, 2018
Wake up Henderson it’s all over
— Owen (@TacticalKIopp) October 26, 2018
Van Dijk will be our first captain in the future.
— FN (@Francelinonetto) October 26, 2018
Big fan of the rest of the squad voting Van Dijk as the 3rd choice captain.
— Liam Grimshaw (@LFCLiamGrimshaw) October 26, 2018
I’d make van Dijk captain now, Henderson isn’t a definite starter and he’s the top candidate, why mess about
— Gary Stanford (@garystanfo) October 26, 2018
Virgil van Dijk being voted as the 3rd captain after Jordan Henderson and James Milner is a massive show of faith from the rest of the squad.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – he’s the best player at the club and the one player without who we’d be average. pic.twitter.com/tZOgtgovMs
— RF9 🇧🇷 (@SambaRole) October 26, 2018
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