Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has said it is a "big honour" to be one of the favourites to win the 2019 Ballon d'Or and has also discussed the Reds' hopes of lifting the Premier League title next season.
The Netherlands international spoke to Tom Rostance at BBC Sport about his pride at the possibility of being named the best player in the world for the first time in his career.
"Obviously, it is a big honour to be named as one of the favourites to win such a prestigious award but what can I do?