Virgil van Dijk becomes a viral meme for unusual defensive play

news.telegraf.com.ua (Ukrainian)

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk became a viral meme after attempting to block a shot with his backside during a match against Chelsea. The incident occurred in the 14th minute of the game as Moises Caicedo scored from outside the box. Van Dijk's unusual defensive maneuver was captured and has since gained millions of views online. The meme has spawned various humorous edits, including a video of Van Dijk dancing. Liverpool is currently second in the Premier League standings.


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