Virgil van Dijk knows the forensic analysis of every aspect of his performances is not about to fade any time soon.

After all, next up is an early return to Southampton, although the crowd at St Mary’s will be spoilt for choice over just who to decree as the pantomime villain on this occasion.

Dejan Lovren and Adam Lallana have both endured a barrage of boos in recent seasons following their own defections to Liverpool and the acrimony which, at times, swirled around Van Dijk’s departure will ensure a belligerent reception no doubt awaits him.

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“What can you do?” he said with a shrug of those broad shoulders. “Maybe they can boo the whole game. You can’t do anything about it. I made the decision.