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quotes about VVD from greats of the game [A THREAD]
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‘Virgil van Dijk is better in the air than me, quicker than me, more composed, and doesn’t score own goals.’
- Carra
- Carra
‘Virgil van Dijk embodies the full picture of a defender.’
- Ronald Koeman
- Ronald Koeman
‘You could write a book about Virgil van Dijk's strengths and abilities.
He's still young, but he's so mature.’
- Jurgen Klopp
He's still young, but he's so mature.’
- Jurgen Klopp
‘I think the way in which defenders are seen has also changed over the years. Real football fans know how important defenders are and they appreciate them...
...If I had to name names, then the one who really stands out is Virgil van Dijk, who’s shown the quality, character and strength that a defender needs to have to be a successful leader of a team like Liverpool.’
- Baresi
- Baresi
‘Virgil is for me the best defender in the world. In any era Virgil would stand tall.’
- Rio Ferdinand
- Rio Ferdinand
‘At the end of games, I'd look at his shirt and there's no sweat. He looks like he's just jumped out of a shop window - he is a proper film star with plenty going for him but he's a real player too.’
- Souness
- Souness
‘Beast of a player, beast of a man, my goodness what a player - He’s got a habit of being in the right place at the right time. You think of the difference he and the goalkeeper has made since he has come into the club. To me they were the final pieces.’
- Roy Keane
- Roy Keane
‘But Virgil is a presence. That's very important as a football player if you want to play in the highest leagues and the biggest clubs - Maybe he’s better than me!’
- Jaap Staam
- Jaap Staam
‘For me since i’ve retired i have never seen a more complete defender like Van Dijk, he’s so cool and composed on the ball and also his presence in the air is quite frightening. If i was a striker up against VVD i would be running for my life. For me he’s the best.’
- Maldini
- Maldini
‘He is a defender who knows how to judge his timing and wait for the right moment to challenge the attacker.
He is fast and big, but he has a lot of agility for his height. He is fast because of his great stride, and he is impressive both in defence and attack.’
- Messi
He is fast and big, but he has a lot of agility for his height. He is fast because of his great stride, and he is impressive both in defence and attack.’
- Messi
‘Well in the nations cup and CL final it was tough coming against a colossus. He was easily the toughest defender i’ve faced in a long long time. For me he’s easily the best CB i’ve ever played against.’
- CR7
- CR7
‘Van Dijk. He is so good.
He is powerful, quick, he possesses all the qualities. He is an incredible player.’
- Haaland when he was questioned who he hates facing
‘Thank God a player like Virgil was not around in my time otherwise half the goals i scored wouldn’t even count! No but really Virgil is a fantastic defender and he is so calm on the ball. He has transformed Liverpool.’
- Pele
- Pele
‘But with his way and style of playing football, Virgil van Dijk really impresses me. - I started to notice him at Liverpool and in the Dutch national team. He has this power and ability in him that are quite impressive. He shows it on all levels.
...I don’t see any weaknesses in him.
At first glance, because of his stature, you might think he lacks speed and agility, but that’s not the case at all.
He is very maneuverable and can anticipate situations very well. I love this player.’
- Franz Beckenbaur
At first glance, because of his stature, you might think he lacks speed and agility, but that’s not the case at all.
He is very maneuverable and can anticipate situations very well. I love this player.’
- Franz Beckenbaur
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