Virgil van Dijk: World-class Caoimhin Kelleher should have won man of the match

“It’s another amazing moment for me so yeah, I’m delighted. It’s hard to sum up really," admitted the Cork native.
Virgil van Dijk: World-class Caoimhin Kelleher should have won man of the match

MEN OF THE MATCH: Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher and Virgil van Dijk celebrate. Photo credit: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

Virgil van Dijk may have been the match winner but in his honest opinion, the man of the match award should have gone to Caoimhin Kelleher.

Van Dijk’s superb header late in extra time was enough to see an injury hit Liverpool land the Carabao Cup for the 10th time in their history, defeating an underwhelming Chelsea at Wembley.

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