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Captain Van Dijk introduces new rule at Liverpool after taking armband

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Virgil van Dijk has lifted the lid on his decision to make changes to Liverpool's pre-match routine after being named club captain on a permanent basis in the summer





Van Dijk has also mixed up the matchday preparations for his teammates by introducing a pre-match huddle - an idea that stems from his time in Glasgow.


Explaining the reasons behind said change,


Van Dijk said:


"It was something that we did when I was a Celtic player. And I always liked it because I thought it set the tone for the game and it also gave the crowd a signal that we were ready to go.


"It can also help the atmosphere with it being so close to the match starting, so if our fans want to join in by building up the noise and adding to the sense of anticipation I certainly won't complain, even if it makes it difficult for me to make myself heard."



Van Dijk added:


"This club has had some incredible captains over the years, leaders who would bring the best out of themselves and their team time and time again. So to be on the list with people like that is definitely not the kind of thing that I would have expected when I started playing.


"But the most important thing for me is that I am part of a team of leaders, individually, who find their own way to take responsibility no matter who is wearing the armband."







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