Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool's defender, made a cheeky reference to Vinicius Jr. following a recent Champions League match between Liverpool and Real Madrid.
After Liverpool's defeat at Anfield, former player Xabi Alonso urged Real Madrid to sign stars from Liverpool and Chelsea.
Following the match, Virgil van Dijk exchanged shirts with a Real Madrid legend as a mark of respect.
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"Didier Deschamps revealed his squad for the upcoming matches against Ukraine (November 13) and Azerbaijan (November 16). The list includes four notable returns."
This selection comes as France concludes its World Cup qualification phase, facing Ukraine and Azerbaijan, with a win on November 13 potentially securing their place.
Van Dijk's witty Vinicius remark highlights the competitive spirit surrounding Liverpool and Real Madrid, amidst key squad injuries, transfer discussions, and international team updates.