If there have been any doubts relating to Virgil van Dijk and his big-money transfer to Liverpool when the deal was formally introduced, it’s secure to say that he has turned all his doubters into believers.
Vincent Kompany hailed Van Dijk only a 12 months into his time at Anfield by naming the Dutchman as the best centre-back in Premier League historical past.
The Liverpool skipper seems to be set to elevate his second title throughout his unforgettable spell in Merseyside and he has made the £75 million (BBC Sport) charge — a world-record charge on the time appear like an absolute cut price.
The day the Reds confirmed they’d signed Virgil van Dijk from Southampton, a fan requested Jamie Carragher whether or not he was a greater defender than him.
Jamie Carragher stated Virgil van Dijk was higher than him the day he signed for Liverpool
Carragher is without doubt one of the greatest defenders in Liverpool’s historical past and his two cents on Van Dijk would have been demanded by the Anfield trustworthy on the time.
In any case, it was exceptional for a membership to pay such an eye-watering charge in the direction of a centre-back and Jamie Carragher had watched Van Dijk do what he does greatest for Southampton.
Nevertheless, Carragher was totally on board with Liverpool paying a king’s ransom to signal Van Dijk, who John Terry lauded as a “prime participant” solely not too long ago as he continues to boost the bar in a purple shirt.
Jamie Carragher said on the day that Van Dijk signed for Liverpool that he was superior to him, replying to a fan on X: “Higher within the air than me, faster than me, extra composed and doesn’t rating personal targets!”
Evaluating Virgil van Dijk and Carragher’s stats within the Premier League
It’s secure to say that as class of a participant as Jamie Carragher was, Van Dijk has outdone him in a Liverpool shirt.
The Dutchman’s popularity in Merseyside might additional skyrocket as Liverpool imagine Van Dijk will lengthen his contract.
By way of the numbers, Jamie Carragher made 508 appearances for Liverpool within the Premier League whereas Van Dijk has made 228.
Carragher even has extra clear sheets within the Premier League (195) than the 32-year-old (97) however the latter gained the title in 2020.
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