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Kostas Tsimikas 'so grateful' after captaining Liverpool at LASK

Kostas Tsimikas fulfilled a childhood dream by starting as captain in Liverpool's 6-3 win at LASK on Wednesday.

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With Virgil van Dijk on the bench until midway through the second half, Tsimikas wore the armband in a competitive match for the first time in his Reds career. 

A special evening for the left-back was made that bit sweeter with assists for Ronald Araujo and Jeremie Frimpong either side of the break.

Tsimikas posted on Instagram afterwards: "Representing my dream club, on a Champions League night, as a captain, with a win and some assists serving?!

"Little Kostas, we made it happen, kid. Never stop dreaming and believing, guys.

"Dreams can come true. I made some of mine come true today and it feels great. I am so grateful."