Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has revealed that he tries to copy tennis legend Roger Federer in his approach to defending. The Dutchman, who arrived at Anfield for £75m in January 2018, has been sorely missed this season after picking up an ACL tear in October’s Merseyside derby.
Before his clash with Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, the defender had earned personal accolades from UEFA, Premier League and the PFA for his defending.And the 29-year-old has revealed that he tries to emulate another sporting legend when he is on the pitch.
Speaking in new book Thou Shall Not Pass: The Anatomy of Football’s Centre-Half by Leo Moynihan, the Reds star said: “Some people suggest I make the game look easy, but trust me, every game is very.
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