Klopp’s current captain, Van Dijk, was visibly emotional when asked for his assessment after the full-time whistle. He described the day as very emotional and noted the special nature of Liverpool.

Van Dijk acknowledged the tough afternoon for everyone, considering the heightened emotions with the build-up to Klopp’s finale. Reflecting on the past few days, Van Dijk admitted to the difficulty of the situation but also expressed pride in the team’s performance.

He stated that it’s impossible to prepare for such situations, but overall, he believed it had been a good day and emphasized Klopp’s deserving of love. Following the final whistle, Van Dijk and Klopp shared an emotional embrace, with the defender appearing visibly affected while his manager had a wry smile as he prepared to bid farewell to Anfield.

When asked about the hug, Van Dijk described it as tough and also mentioned his admiration for Slot, suggesting that he could be a Liverpool coach, although acknowledging that it’s still far from being completed. Finally, there is an invitation to join a new WhatsApp community, providing daily Mirror Football content, special offers, promotions, and partner adverts.

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