Nobody believed in Van Dijk – Stam

Virgil van Dijk’s meteoric rise to prominence has been saluted by fellow Dutchman Jaap Stam, with the Liverpool defender having been transformed from a player that ‘nobody believed in’ to a ‘big leader’.

‘Some Pogba criticism unfair’ – Stam

Manchester United can build their future around a midfield of Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes and Scott McTominay, according to Jaap Stam.

Messi Ballon d’Or despite Van Dijk form – Stam

Lionel Messi is still the best player in the world and deserved to pip Virgil van Dijk to the 2019 Ballon d’Or, according to ex-Netherlands defender Jaap Stam.

Stam feels United would be good fit for De Ligt

Matthijs De Ligt says his future is up in the air and compatriot Jaap Stam believes the highly-rated Ajax defender would fit in well at Manchester United.