“He didn’t seem very happy!” The Liverpool captain’s response to the Spurs mascot’s request for Virgil van Dijk to join the team

In a lighthearted moment before the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, a young Spurs mascot cheekily asked Virgil van Dijk to join Tottenham, humorously commenting that Spurs lacked top defenders. The mascot’s request was in reference to Tottenham’s defensive injury crisis, with key defenders Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven missing for the match. In response, the young boy later apologized, admitting that Van Dijk didn’t seem happy with the comment.

While it’s common for mascots to make playful remarks, it seems Van Dijk didn’t take kindly to the suggestion, which was evident from his reaction. The Dutch defender has been a crucial figure for Liverpool since joining the club from Southampton in 2018, helping the Reds win the UEFA Champions League and Premier League titles.

Meanwhile, Liverpool, under the management of Arne Slot, have been in excellent form this season, currently sitting at the top of the Premier League table with a strong 46 points from 18 matches, showcasing both offensive and defensive strength.