After Liverpool ended its Champions League match with Real Madrid, Reds captain Virgil van Dijk posted a photo on social media with Real Madrid's legendary left-back Roberto Carlos, and the two exchanged jerseys. As the mainstay of Liverpool'...
After Liverpool ended its Champions League match with Real Madrid, Reds captain Virgil van Dijk posted a photo on social media with Real Madrid's legendary left-back Roberto Carlos, and the two exchanged jerseys.
As the mainstay of Liverpool's defense, Van Dijk is known for his calmness, stability and leadership; while Carlos has become the idol of countless younger generations with his strong explosive power, iconic arcing free kicks and fearless offensive spirit.
The exchange of jerseys between the two top defenders of the two generations, Van Dijk and Carlos, is not only a sign of respect for each other, but also symbolizes the inheritance of defensive art in different eras, showing the charm of football across the ages.
It is worth mentioning that the tall Van Dyke is 1.95 meters tall, while Carlos is 1.68 meters tall. The height difference between the two is about 27 centimeters, so when they are in the same frame, the visual contrast is very obvious, which makes the photo more interesting. One is a giant central defender with both strength and stability, and the other is a Brazilian iron defender known for his explosive power and speed.
