Liverpool –
Georginio Wijnaldum scored one goal when Liverpool beat Wolverhampton Wanderers. This goal was Wijnaldum’s way of granting his compatriot Virgil van Dijk’s request.
Wijnaldum started again for eleven consecutive matches in the Premier League when Liverpool hosted Wolves at Anfield, Monday (7/12/2020) in the morning WIB. It’s not an easy thing for Wijnaldum given the tight schedule this season.
Moreover, Wijnaldum in the middle of last week also played against Ajax Amsterdam in the Champions League. However, Wijnaldum is like a rhino powerful and relentless to explore every inch of the field.
He was able to become the first filter for Wolves’ attacks before reaching the defense line. Wijnaldum is not only capable of helping defense, he has also succeeded in helping Liverpool attack.
The result in the 57th minute, Wijnaldum managed to reach Jordan Henderson’s hull and led him near the Wolves penalty box. From the outside, Wijnaldum kicked off his right foot and boom …. Rui Patricio’s goal collapsed.
Liverpool, who were 2-0 up at that time, finished the match with a score of 4-0 while maintaining competition with Tottenham Hotspur at the top of the standings, who were on goal difference.
After scoring the goal, Wijnaldum celebrated with his hand under his chin, just like Van Dijk. Yes, indeed the goal and celebration was presented by Wijnaldum for his teammate who was recovering from a knee ligament injury.
Virgil van Dijk’s goal celebration Photo: AP / Paul Ellis |
Wijnaldum has a promise to always celebrate that every time he scores a goal, to encourage Van Dijk to quickly play again. Van Dijk could be sidelined until the end of the season because of this injury.
“I’ve said that every goal I score this season, I will dedicate it to him (Virgil van Dijk) because we all miss him,” Wijnaldum said as quoted by the club’s official website.
“It’s nice to see him back. He said this to me in the dressing room, ‘I want to see something today, I want a goal’. Then I said: ‘No problem !,” he continued.
Georginio Wijnaldum paid off his promise by scoring his first goal of the season. Can Wijnaldum continue to score goals?
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