Virgil Van Dijk is so good he could have been created by a FIFA video game geek, according to a former teammate. The Liverpool and Netherlands skipper is back to his scintillating best having helped lead his country to Euro 2024 qualification while the Reds hope victory at Man City this Saturday lunchtime will see them back at the English Premier League summit.
After a lengthy injury lay off, the former UEFA Player of the Year, struggled to recapture his best form last season as Jürgen Klopp's side’s faltered to fifth place in the EPL and a last 16 Champions League exit.
However, few of the Anfield faithful placed the blame at the Dutch captain’s door and are thrilled to see the 32-year-old at the heart of everything good for club and country again this term.
And Van Dijk ’s former Celtic teammate Charlie Mulgrew still looks back in awe at the giant defender who arrived at Parkhead from Groningen ten years ago, with absolutely everything in his locker.
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