Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is working to get his team back on track after a not so easy period. The Reds’ emphatic 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt ended their four-game losing streak in style. Van Dijk delivered a commanding performance, earning him the Player of the Match award..
Liverpool had earlier suffered a 1-2 defeat to Manchester United, marking their fourth consecutive loss. Harry Maguire’s late goal helped United to secure the victory against Liverpool, Softfootball reported. The victory was a significant one for United especially under their new manager Ruben Amorim as it ended a long winless streak at Anfield.

Van Dijk mentioned that after the match, Liverpool players had had a discussion among themselves to process their loss which supported the manager’s review. His words, were quoted by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano via his verified X handle, stating:
“After Man United game, we had a proper debrief with the manager but we also had a separate one as players
I wanted to say some things. We had to stay calm and block out all the noise from the outside because that’s something you can’t control.
Liverpool’s big 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt ended their four game losing streak in style. Virgil van Dijk’s performance was a unique one and it earned him player of the match honors. Liverpool shared a picture of Virgil van Dijk and his award via their official X handle. They shared:
A selfie from the #UCL Player of the Match 🤳🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/CRhKOL90rY
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 23, 2025
Virgil van Dijk’s call for unity and focus seems to be working in favor of the team. His leadership is helping the team build their confidence back after their long simultaneous defeat and his Player of the Match performance is an evidence of his influence on the team.
After their impressive win over Eintracht Frankfurt, the Reds are determined on maintaining their momentum. With a strong team and clear strategy, Liverpool strives to reclaim their dominance in the Premier League and Champions League.
