After the semi-final in the Champions League between Villarreal and Liverpool (2-3), Virgil van Dijk and Thierry Henry had a meeting. The centre-back claimed in front of the camera of CBS America never had a response to a text to Henry. The Dutchman asked who was in the studio and did not hesitate for a moment when he heard that Henry was present as an analyst. “I sent him a text message, but he never responded,” Van Dijk started the interview with a laugh.
Van Dijk appeared on the American channel almost immediately after the semi-final won, when he decided to discuss a private situation with Henry. †Who is this?”, the defender asked as he looked at the logo on the microphone. “CBS America,” the reporter replied. Van Dijk was visibly interested in the occupation of the program. “Who’s in the studio?” When the reporter replied with Jamie Carragher, the Netherlands international wanted to know who else was in attendance. When Van Dijk subsequently heard that Henry was also acting as an analyst that evening, the captain of had doubts the Reds no time to speak to him.
The Liverpool captain had sent the former French footballer a message, but never received a response from Henry. †TitiI sent him a message but he never replied,” said Van Dijk. The reporter wanted Van Dijk to repeat it again for Henry, although Van Dijk did not think it was necessary. “You can tell him. Titi the legend.” In the studio, the presenter asked why the Frenchman had not responded to the message. “‘I actually don’t have his number anymore. So text me… I will ask someone for his number. I changed number. transferred my old numbers his number has been lost.”
Thierry Henry left @VirgilvDijk on read. † pic.twitter.com/MzOrSPrBEy
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Liverpool legend and fellow pundit Carragher then mocked Henry for his “disrespect” by failing to reply, prompting the Frenchman to apologize again. “This is quite a theme. He’s a great guy and has shown you respect, but you’re not contacting him?” Carragher said. “I think he texted the wrong number. I’ll do everything I can to get him. You’re really upset when he texts you,” Henry concluded.