The Reds are six points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a game in hand thanks to Darwin Nunez's crucial double away to Brentford

Virgil van Dijk was left impressed by Harvey Elliott's impact off the substitutes bench after the 21-year-old played a part in both of Liverpool's goals in the 2-0 win over Brentford

Darwin Nunez's late heroics to rescue a win for Liverpool has drawn praise from captain Virgil van Dijk following a brace away at Brentford to extend the Reds' Premier League table lead

Virgil van Dijk sets new challenge for Darwin Nunez after his two late goals helped Liverpool beat Brentford 2-0 on Saturday

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez was the Reds' match-winner as he emerged as a second-half substitute against Brentford and scored a couple of dramatic injury-time goals

A story told by former Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg sums up the class of compatriot Virgil van Dijk and shows why the Dutchman went on to become the Reds' captain

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Mohamed Salah is being linked with a move to Al-Hilal to replace Neymar, but Virgil van Dijk is also of interest with the Saudi club attempting to raid Liverpool

The Belgian made a string of fine stops in the second half to keep the Reds at bay and earn his side a point. Van Dijk added: "We should have won, could have won but the reality is we take a point at a difficult ground, a difficult evening, in terms of the toughness of the game.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has dismissed suggestions the Premier League leaders are in crisis following Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.

Virgil van Dijk was asked to delve into his talismanic reserves by Liverpool boss Arne Slot at Nottingham Forest. He did not disappoint.