Liverpool Legend Alan Hansen Presents Premier League Trophy to Captain Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen will present the Premier League trophy to current captain Virgil van Dijk at Anfield after the final game of the season against Crystal Palace, marking the first time fans have witnessed a league title lift in person since 1990. Hansen, who captained Liverpool to eight league titles and was the last Liverpool skipper to lift the trophy in front of a full Kop, is returning to the spotlight after recovering from a serious illness last year. The presentation ceremony will also involve Mark and Jo McVeigh from the Owen McVeigh Foundation, a charity supporting children with cancer, who will bring the trophy pitchside before Hansen hands it over to Van Dijk. This event is highly significant, symbolizing the connection between Liverpool's historic successes and its current achievements under Arne Slot’s management, with over 60,000 supporters expected to attend. Hansen's presence adds emotional weight to the occasion, as he is widely regarded as one of Liverpool's greatest players and a key figure in the club's legacy. Van Dijk, seen as a modern successor to Hansen’s defensive excellence, will lead the team in celebrating their dominant title win in front of the fans.