Andy Robertson has also been fooled to an extent, having been on the receiving end of a smattering of well-wishes from back home after the account in question incorrectly named him as the successor to Trent Alexander-Arnold as captain Van Dijk's deputy.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has shown clear signs of relief after the Reds missed out on the chance to a potential $1 billion in prize money following a tough campaign

Liverpool’s Captain Virgil van Dijk Issues Rallying Call During Pre-Season PreparationsAs Liverpool return to the pitch for their pre-season tour in Hong Kong, skipper Virgil van Dijk has laid out