The former Reds star believes the Netherlands international can be considered the best defender in the world and a deserving winner of a PFA prize
Virgil van Dijk has moved above Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos in the pecking order of the world’s best defenders, says Mark Lawrenson, and has become the “leader” at Liverpool.
Much was expected of the Netherlands international when he moved to Anfield for £75 million ($98m) in the January transfer window of 2018.
He has, however, exceeded all expectations, with the 27-year-old now widely regarded to be the finest performer on the planet in his chosen position.