It’s currently 0-0 at St. Mary’s between Southampton and Liverpool as half-time is upon us, with many onlookers impressed by one Saints man in particular.
Whilst much of the talk before the game was looking at the return of Sadio Mane to the club he left in the summer and the likes of Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino once again aiming to cause havoc, one player for the opposition has outshone them all.
The man in question? Virgil Van Dijk. The former Celtic man has been impressive for the Saints ever since he joined the club he seems to have found another level this season, much to the delight of the fans of the south coast club.
He’s already put in a number of dominant performances this year and is doing so once again against the Reds – who are looking to stay top of the league with a win on the south coast.
There’s plenty of reaction on Twitter. Here’s a look at some of the best responses to VvD’s first half display…
