Arne Slot, Liverpool manager, admitted that he was surprised by the quality of Virgil Van Dijk this season.
Now 33, Van Dijk is firm Premier LeagueRe -discovering the form that helped him establish himself as one of the best defenders in the history of the competition earlier in his career in Liverpool.
Slot, a Dutch colleague, admitted that he had not always seen Van Dick in the same light because of his experiences in the Dutch national team, but he stressed this Football concentration He fully understands excitement now.
“Everyone here in England will tell you that Virgil van Dick is the best defender in the world,” the opening started. “In the Netherlands, he got a little more criticism than what happened here in England.
“I was surprised in a very positive way how good it is on the ball and how he could play football across the lines. Since the first day I was like” Wow, this is definitely another level I used to “but people in England are used to this.”
The hole went on to admit that he was one of many who did not believe that he would enjoy this immediate success in his attempt to replace Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool boss. Red Champions League The table is also fragmented by six points Arsenal At the top of the Premier League, although one game is played less.
“You don't think after 20 games, we will have many points and I didn't expect us to be at the top of the margin we have.” “It is always good to be there, but no one expected it. I am the last person to expect the city of Manchester to have such a bad round.”
As for Van Dick, his long -term future in Liverpool is unclear. Outside the contract in the remainder of the season, it remains to see whether or not to extend his stay on Mersiside.
“I have no idea (how many appearances will do Liverpool),” Van Degeck said recently. “How much is the left this season? I hope they will be guaranteed and then I don't know what the future will attend.”
