In case you didn’t know…
Since switching from Southampton in the winter transfer window, Van Dijk has emerged as one of the most dependable and consistent center backs in England, if not in Europe. As a result of his solidity, the Reds have only shipped six goals in 16 games.
The heart of the matter
On the back of a string of positive results and an unbeaten run of form, Liverpool are on top of the Premier League table - one point ahead of Manchester City.
However, they were made to work hard for their qualification to the Champions League knockouts as the group stage went down to the wire. A 1-0 win over Carlo Ancelotti’s Napoli ensured a ticket to the round of 32 for the Reds.
Van Dijk hopes that Klopp’s troops go the next level and bring more consistency into their play even abroad. Speaking about excelling both domestically and in Europe, he stated:
He continued:
The central defender was seen barking orders at Andy Robertson during the Napoli game. When asked if he was being a touch too harsh, he lifted the lid on what makes them tick as a team, remarking:
He further added:
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Here’s a look at Van Dijk’s incredible defending for Liverpool in recent times. He has proven to be robust, solid and reliable.
What’s next?
Having qualified for the next round of the prestigious Champions League, the focus for Virgil Van Dijk and Liverpool now shifts back to the Premier League. They face another high-voltage clash this weekend, against fierce rivals Manchester United.
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