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Jake Polden

What Liverpool fans are saying about Matthijs de Ligt after Ajax goal

Matthijs de Ligt showed once again why he is one of the most coveted players on the planet just minutes into Ajax's Champions League clash with Tottenham.

The young Holland international towered above the Spurs defenders to head home from a corner to put Ajax ahead in the second leg of the semi-final.

The early goal puts the Dutch side in a brilliant position as they now lead their Premier League opposition by two goals to nil on aggregate.

And should Ajax progress to the final they will face Liverpool, who beat Barcelona 4-0 (4-3 on aggregate) on an incredible night at Anfield on Tuesday.

Matthijs de Ligt showed once again why he is one of the most coveted players on the planet (AFP/Getty Images)

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Reds supporters are keeping a very close eye on Wednesday night's semi-final, given that they will play the winner of the match in the final in Madrid.

And of course many of them reacted to De Ligt's early goal - but not necessarily for the reason you would think.

Of course, some pointed out that the centre-back is a player to be weary of in the final, should Ajax beat Tottenham over the two legs.

The young Holland international towered above the Spurs defenders to head home (Action Images via Reuters)

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But others suggested the Anfield club snap the youngster up as soon as the transfer window opens this summer.

"Liverpool sign De Ligt immediately," wrote one fan, while another added: "Can't wait for next season when De Ligt's in a Liverpool jersey."

De Ligt put Ajax ahead against Tottenham on Wednesday (AFP/Getty Images)

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A third wrote: "Would literally pay through the nose for De Ligt to Liverpool in the Summer. Whatever anyone is offering, offer more."

And a fourth concluded: "Hopefully that De Ligt is Van Dijk's CB partner at Liverpool next season."

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