The ex-Reds centre-half is a big fan of a man currently filling that role, with a Dutch defender considered to be integral to future plans at Anfield
Virgil van Dijk is “the kingpin” at Anfield, says Mark Wright, with a £75 million ($94m) centre-half “key to Liverpool’s success”.
A former Reds defender is not the first to suggest that a Netherlands international has become a talismanic presence on Merseyside.
Jurgen Klopp moved to put a record-breaking transfer in place during the winter window of 2018 .
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The faith shown in Van Dijk has been richly rewarded, with the 27-year-old now PFA Player of the Year and a Champions League winner .