Liverpool 2-1 Crystal Palace: Five things we learned as controversy reigned

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Andy Robertson of Liverpool embraces Dejan Lovren of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park on November 23, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) /

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LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 23: Virgil van Dijk and Cheikhou Kouyate of Crystal Palace compete for a header during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park on November 23, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) /

Solid performance by Van Dijk

Liverpool’s defenders did a pretty decent job but their best performer at the back and arguably throughout the match was Virgil van Dijk.

The Reds may not have kept as many clean sheets as one would have expected them to but the Dutchman has shown some really good performances to justify why he’s widely considered to be the world’s best defender.

The Netherlands captain put in a commanding display at the back and made life difficult for the Crystal Palace attackers. His presence in central defence continues to be a key reason why opposition players find it hard to score more against Liverpool.

Klopp will certainly expect more from the 28-year-old as the season progresses.

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