Since arriving at Anfield in January 2018, the centre-back has swept up a host of individual accolades, including both the PFA Players’ Player of the Year and UEFA Men’s Player of the Year for his form last season, as well as a second-place finish in the Ballon d’Or.
Collectively, Van Dijk has played a key role alongside his teammates in the Reds’ haul of Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup trophies, as well as their outstanding Premier League form.
And the 28-year-old feels reaching such heights has been achievable because of the expectations of his manager and the requirements of representing Liverpool.