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Virgil Van Dijk is one of the most important links in Liverpool’s defensive system. Van Dijk has contributed significantly to the success that Liverpool has achieved in recent times under the guidance of personality German coach Jurgen Klopp. The tall Dutch midfielder is like a rock in the Liverpool defense. Also added, Van Dijk joined Liverpool with a contract worth 75 million pounds in January 2018 from Southampton. This was a world record fee for a defender at that time.

In a recent interview on the Rest is Football podcast with former English player Gary Lineker, Virgil van Dijk did not hesitate to name Cristiano Ronaldo when mentioning the most difficult strikers to ever face. On the other hand, the Dutch player mentioned Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Sergio Aguero and Olivier Giroud as the names he feels most bored when facing.

“I can say Erling Haaland is a very difficult opponent, he is very strong, a modern striker. If you are a little negligent, Haaland will punish you immediately. Same with Aguero. I played against Aguero when I was at Southampton. He can shoot with both feet very well,” Van Dijk shared. When it came to choosing Giroud, Van Dijk explained that the reason he appreciated the former Arsenal and Chelsea striker was because of his smart and wise playing style.

“With Messi, there is not much to say, he is the best striker and deserves respect from all of us,” Van Dijk emphasized.