The Netherlands international is highly rated by a former Anfield favourite, who believes Van Dijk has what it takes to make history
Virgil van Dijk has been tipped to become one of the Premier League's defensive greats by former Liverpool player Gary Gillespie.
Van Dijk swapped Southampton for Anfield at the start of 2018, and has quickly won a place in Liverpool hearts.
In just over 12 months the Netherlands international has helped whip the Reds defence into shape, turning a previously shaky unit into the Premier League's most formidable backline in 2018-19 which has conceded fewer than any other team so far.