Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted that he was surprised by how good Virgil Van Dijk was this season.
Now 33, Van Dijk firmly shaken up the influence of his ACL injury he led by example because Liverpool switched to all -in -law’s leadership in Premier leagueRediscovering the form that helped him to establish himself as one of the best veterans in the history of competition earlier in his Liverpool career.
The slot, a colleague of the Dutchman, admitted that he had not always seen Van Dijk in the same light because of his experiences in the Netherlands national team, but emphasized Football focus to understand the excitement completely now.
“Everyone here in England would tell you that Virgil Van Dijk is the best defender in the world,” the slot began. “In the Netherlands, he received a little more criticism than he came here in England.
“I was, in a very positive way, surprised how good he was on the ball and how he could play football through the lines. From day one I was like ‘Wow, this is definitely another level I got used to’ are the used people on this in England. “
The slot continued to admit that one of many who did not believe he would enjoy such a immediate success in his effort to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager. The red are the top Champions League table and also boasts of six -point leadership Arsenal On the Premier League Summit, despite playing one game less.
“You don’t think we will have so many points after 20 games and I didn’t expect to be at the peak with the margin we have,” he continued. “It’s always nice to be up there but no one would expect it. I am the last person to expect [Manchester] The city to run so bad. “
As for outside Dijka, his long -term future in Liverpool is not clear. Outside the contract in the rest of the season, it remains to be seen whether or not to extend his stay at Merseyside.
“I have no idea [how many more appearances he will make for Liverpool]”Van Dijk said recently.” How much is there this season? I hope they are guaranteed and then I don’t know what will bring the future. “
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