Virgil Van Dijk's admits having phone number of Oppenheimer star Murphy
Van Dijk revealed this information during an interview with the BBC, in which he was asked about his love of film.
Van Dijk said that he is a big fan of Murphy's work, and that he has been following the actor's career since he starred in the film "Peaky Blinders."
He said that he would love to meet Murphy one day, and that he would be interested in discussing football with him.
Van Dijk's admission that he has Murphy's phone number has caused some amusement on social media.
Some people have joked that Van Dijk should use his influence to get Murphy to appear in a Liverpool commercial
Others have suggested that Van Dijk should ask Murphy for some acting tips.
It is unclear how Van Dijk got Murphy's phone number. However, it is possible that they met through mutual friends or colleagues.
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