Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland has named Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk as the toughest opponent he has ever faced.
Haaland came up against Van Dijk on two occasions during the group stages of this season’s Champions League while the Norwegian was with RB Salzburg.
Haaland scored in a 4-3 defeat at Anfield, but had very little joy when the Reds earned a 2-0 victory at Red Bull Arena. And the 19-year-old, who joined Borussia Dortmund in January, was clearly impressed by Liverpool’s imperious Dutchman.
Asked by ESPN FC the hardest opponent he’s ever faced in a quickfire Q&A, Haaland was speedy to respond with: “Van Dijk.” Haaland has previously praised former Southampton and Celtic ace Van Dijk, who many believe is the greatest
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