Chelsea forward Pedro has compared Virgil van Dijk to Spain team-mate Sergio Ramos ahead of Chelsea's UEFA Super Cup meeting with Liverpool.
Frank Lampard's side, winners of the Europa League under Maurizio Sarri last season, take on Champions League holders Liverpool in Istanbul on Wednesday.
Van Dijk played a pivotal role as the Reds became champions of Europe for the sixth time and finished second in the Premier League with 97 points.
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The centre-back was named the PFA Players' Player of the Year for his performances in the top flight and Pedro sees similarities between the Netherlands star and Real Madrid captain Ramos.