Manchester United fans were impressed as Southampton ace dominated against rivals Liverpool.
Southampton earned an early advantage over Liverpool in their bid to reach the EFL Cup Final.
The Saints won their semi-final first leg 1-0 over the Reds, and while there is a very tricky away tie at Anfield to come, they were good value for their win.
One of the best players on the pitch was Southampton defender Virgil Van Dijk, who enhanced his reputation by delivering in a big game.
Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk heads clear
Van Dijk has been linked with an exit from the Saints, with The Express reporting this week that Chelsea are interested and his price tag could be a staggering £60 million.
The Mirror reported last month that Manchester United were among those interested, with Jose Mourinho reported to be keen to sign a new centre-back.
New Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho
United are likely to be Southampton’s opponents if they reach the EFL Cup Final, which would hamper their chances of a deal, but if the Saints do win their second leg against Liverpool, then Van Dijk has extra incentive to stick around until summer regardless.
Red Devils fans were impressed with what they saw last night, and remain hopeful a deal could be struck.
Here is a look at the reaction…
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