Liverpool fans have been left laughing after Virgil van Dijk was spotted making fun of Joel Matip in training once again yesterday.
What’s the story?
Van Dijk and Matip seem to have a great friendship at Liverpool – but the Cameroon international is often the brunt of the jokes.
Watch most Liverpool training videos and Van Dijk is invariably poking fun at his central defensive partner in one way or another.
Yesterday, Van Dijk found it hilarious when Matip was the last Liverpool player to sit down after being instructed to do so by the coach.
Rather than face his punishment, Matip walked off in a bit of strop.
And Van Dijk couldn’t help but mimic the 30-year-old’s rather unique walking style.
The footage left Liverpool fans in hysterics, and they have started to pick up on Dutchman often roasting his teammate.
Strong connection
Thankfully for Liverpool fans, their relationship in training is just as strong on the pitch.
Matip and Van Dijk have formed one of the most solid defensive pairings in the whole of the Premier League in recent times.
The two Liverpool defenders are among the most integral players to Jurgen Klopp’s side.
They have also managed to avoid injury so far this term, which has been a major boost for Liverpool.
Matip is particularly injury prone, while Van Dijk suffered a terrible knee problem last term.
But with their key defensive pairing back in place, Liverpool have emerged as real title contenders, and currently sit just one point behind Manchester City at the top of the Premier League standings.
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