Liverpool's center-back Virgil Van Dijk revealed this on Sky Sports today during an interview with former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.
He has been a crucial defender for Liverpool since you arrival at the club.However,the England didn't hold on his praise and revealed five center-backs I Premier League era he really admires.He went ahead naming Rio Ferdinand to be among best defenders in Premier League.
He surprised fans with his damning verdict that Rio Ferdinand could defend better than him.He praised him revealing that all England center-backs looked up to him.
Van Dijk really thinks that Rio was an icon as a defender.He thinks the United legend could play in the modern era.
"All the England centre-backs looked up to you. I think you were an icon as a defender. Also, the way you played, the presence is a very important thing. Be good on the ball without the ball, you tackle a little bit more than I do."
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