Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk was 'overshadowed' by Joel Matip in the Cardiff winThat is the belief of BBC Sport pundit Garth Crooks. Van Dijk has been pivotal to the revolution in defence, bringing calmness and leadership into what was a shaky backline. “Joel Matip was superb against Cardiff and overshadowed even the brilliant Van Dijk. But Crooks still found time to praise the perennially impermeable Van Dijk. Liverpool defender Joel Matip made 16 more passes than any other player on SundayTrendingLiverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has trusted Joel Matip in the side's run-in

Source: Express April 22, 2019 08:47 UTC