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Ryan Paton

LFC Joel Matip's wife sends four word message after defender's dramatic late winner

Joel Matip's wife issued a four word message to him after last night's 2-1 victory over Ajax.

The defender made a triumphant return to the starting line up for the Champions League game at Anfield after he recovered from injury. The number 32 was one of the standout players and scored a dramatic header in the 88th minute to ensure the Reds returned to winning ways.

Away from the pitch, the 31-year-old is happily married to Larissa Matip. The two tied the knot in 2020 and welcomed their first son into the world last year.

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Larissa attended last night's game at Anfield and swooned over her husband's match-winning goal. She shared a snap of their baby wearing a Liverpool home kit emblazoned with Matip's number.

She captioned the post: "A goal for daddy." She also re-shared a snap of Matip from the official LFC account alongside the caption: "Oh yes."

Larissa Matip shared a snap on her Instagram account (Instagram/@larissa.matip)

Matip has been absent for Jurgen Klopp's side since the opening game of the Premier League season. He picked up a groin injury in training ahead of the Crystal Palace game and has been out for longer than expected.

The Reds now have a long break before the next game when they take on Brighton at Anfield on October 1.

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