
A TOTTENHAM mascot humorously urged Virgil van Dijk to leave Liverpool for north London, quipping, “we haven’t got any good defenders!”
This amusing incident took place prior to the Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg showdown between Spurs and Liverpool on Wednesday.
A last-minute goal from Lucas Bergvall secured the victory for Tottenham, although the match was marred by a serious injury to Rodrigo Bentancur.
Prior to kick-off, a light-hearted interaction unfolded as Spurs’ young mascots were getting ready to hit the pitch.
The children were filled with excitement, eager to witness the talents of football’s elite.
Among the players, the loudest cheers were for Liverpool’s Van Dijk.
The Dutch international is celebrated as one of the sport’s top defenders, boasting a Premier League title and a Champions League trophy from his tenure at Anfield.
However, one bold Tottenham mascot cheekily suggested it might be time for Van Dijk to switch Liverpool for Ange Postecoglou’s team.
The spirited mascot made the jest while Van Dijk shared high-fives with him and his fellow mascots.
He even humorously claimed that Tottenham “haven’t got any good defenders” during this jovial exchange.
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Fans flocked to social media, charmed by the amusing moment.
One user remarked: “You’ve got to love children’s honesty.”
Sky Sports was compelled to switch coverage after a serious injury to Rodrigo Bentancur, who fell on his head
Another fan shared: “Made my day.”
A different user commented: “What a classy moment.”
Another said: “Looks like these mascots haven’t had any media training yet!”