Virgil van Dijk commits major error in ‘nightmare’ start for Liverpool against Villarreal

• Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk committed a major error inside four minutes against Villarreal to hand the Spanish side a shock lead at Anfield.
• Van Dijk misjudged a header back to goalkeeper Alisson, inadvertently looping the ball to Villarreal striker Georges Mikautadze, who finished with aplomb.
• TNT Sports commentator Alan Shearer described the mistake as an absolute nightmare from the Dutch defender following a nervous opening period for Liverpool's back four.
• The early goal stunned Anfield into silence as the visitors took advantage of the uncharacteristic lapse in concentration.
• Liverpool entered the tie aiming to extend their perfect start in the Champions League following earlier victories over Atletico Madrid and LASK.

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Virgil van Dijk howler gifts Villarreal shock opener as ‘lazy’ Liverpool capitulate