Virgil van Dijk has revealed the reasons why he elected to join Liverpool in January 2018 when he left Southampton, saying he took a holistic view of the clubs who were interested in signing him.
Virgil van Dijk has been billed as the best defender in the world by AC Milan legend Franco Baresi, with Liverpool considered to have found a ‘leader’ who adds ‘quality, character and strength’ to their ranks.
Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk believes that the Premier League’s ongoing suspension has forced him to confront the realities of life after football – a prospect he is not looking forward to.
Liverpool would ‘wrap the title up right there’ if a big-money deal was done to bring in Kalidou Koulibaly alongside Virgil van Dijk, says former Reds star Don Hutchison.
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.
Virgil van Dijk is ‘a Rolls Royce’ of a defender while Vincent Kompany was more of an ‘unbelievable leader’, says James Milner, with it almost impossible to pick between a colossus currently at Liverpool and a former Manchester City skipper.
Virgil van Dijk is more important to Liverpool than Mohamed Salah or Sadio Mane, says Michael Owen, with the Dutch defender considered to be the most integral part of Jurgen Klopp’s squad.
Virgil Van Dijk insists there will be no panic at Liverpool following defeat in the first leg of their Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is the bookies’ choice for the 2020 PFA Player of the Year award, with other big hitters in the running.
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