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The Real Reason Why Virgil van Dijk Only Uses His First Name On Liverpool Shirt

The Real Reason Why Virgil van Dijk Only Uses His First Name On Liverpool Shirt

Liverpool's new No.4 only has his first name on the back of his shirt.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Ever wondered why Virgil van Dijk only uses his first name on the back of his shirt?

Well, his uncle has explained why.

(Watch the thrilling cup tie between Liverpool and Everton:)

The Dutch defender completed a whopping £75 million transfer to Liverpool from Southampton, taking the No.4 shirt, previously worn by club favourite Sami Hyypia, while marking his Anfield bow in superb fashion.

Young fan holds up a Liverpool shirt. Image: PA

He scored the winning goal in the Merseyside derby, knocking out Everton from the FA Cup in the process.

Liverpool's new defender immediately became a cult hero bagging the winner in front of the Kop End.

Virgil wheels away in celebration after heading home the match winner. Image: PA

But, Liverpool fans, to call him 'Virgil' or 'van Dijk'?

The 26-year-old sports 'Virgil' on the back of his Liverpool shirt, and it's because of a family feud.

"Virgil has done amazingly well to be such a success given the ups and downs there have been in his family," his uncle Steven Fo Sieeuw said.

Before detailing Virgil's relationship with his father. "His dad split with his mother and his three children, including Virgil, found it hard to forgive him for that.

Virgil at full-time. Images: PA

Steven added: "The truth is his dad was not around for so many important years and it is his mother who is the real hero of this story.

"You don't take your dad's name off your shirt without a reason and Virgil has made it very clear how he feels

Meanwhile, unfortunately, for the Liverpool faithfuls, Jurgen Klopp will be without his newest signing who is struggling with a 'tight hamstring'. Needless to say, it's a massive blow.

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Topics: Liverpool, Football News, Football, Southampton, Virgil Van Dijk

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado, and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Michael Bisping and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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