“I’ve handed the Man of the Match award to him because he’s the one who truly earned it, not me. He genuinely saved Liverpool today,” – Virgil van Dijk reveals the ONE Liverpool player who deserved the Man of the Match honor against Frankfurt! 🔥🔴
BREAKING NEWS: In the aftermath of Liverpool’s 5-1 demolition of Eintracht Frankfurt, captain Virgil van Dijk has made a surprising confession that has fans buzzing. Despite being officially named Man of the Match for his commanding performance and stunning goal, the Dutch defender openly admitted he wasn’t the one who truly deserved the award.
According to Van Dijk, another Liverpool star was the real hero of the night — the man who “kept Liverpool alive” when the game was hanging in the balance during the early stages. Before Liverpool’s comeback exploded into life, Frankfurt had been piling on pressure, and it was Alisson Becker’s replacement, Giorgi Mamardashvili, who stood firm and pulled off two unbelievable saves that prevented the German side from doubling their lead.
Van Dijk didn’t hold back as he praised his teammate during the post-match interview:
> “I’ve handed the Man of the Match award to him because he’s the one who truly earned it, not me. He genuinely saved Liverpool today. Without his saves, we could’ve been two or three down before halftime.”
The Liverpool skipper’s humility reflects not only leadership but also the team’s unity under pressure. Frankfurt struck first in the 26th minute, catching Liverpool off guard. But moments later, Mamardashvili produced a world-class reflex stop that completely shifted the momentum. Within minutes, Liverpool’s attack roared to life — goals from Ekitiké, Van Dijk, Konaté, Gakpo, and Szoboszlai turned the tide in sensational fashion.
Fans across social media have flooded timelines with messages applauding both players. One user wrote, “Van Dijk’s leadership is unmatched — giving credit to the keeper shows pure class!” while another added, “Mamardashvili saved us when we were asleep. He deserves that award 100%.”
Even pundits have joined the discussion, highlighting how Liverpool’s new goalkeeper, brought in as Alisson’s backup, is rapidly becoming a fan favorite. His calm distribution, sharp reflexes, and bravery under pressure are giving Liverpool new defensive confidence after weeks of shaky performances.
Van Dijk’s gesture sent a clear message — this Liverpool team is built on collective effort, not individual glory. After enduring a rough run of form, the Reds finally delivered a performance full of passion, composure, and clinical finishing.
The 5-1 win in Frankfurt wasn’t just a statement of intent — it was a resurgence. And while Van Dijk’s goal and leadership stood out, it’s the heroic goalkeeping display that will be remembered as the spark that reignited Liverpool’s European campaign.
Liverpool are back — and according to their captain, the man between the posts deserves the credit.