The No.4 has been practically flawless throughout 2018-19, but played an unwitting part in Ryan Babel’s goal at Craven Cottage, which drew the home team level in the 76th minute.
A breakdown in communication between Van Dijk and Alisson Becker enabled the centre-back’s fellow Dutchman to nip in and score against his former club.
The man who would end up the Reds’ match-winner, James Milner, shouldered partial responsibility for the concession after the game, with Van Dijk doing the same.
“It’s one of those situations where you try to head it back.