Virgil Van Dijk appreciation thread

A failure in Europe among the worlds best.

Yeah and found out at international level too… wouldn’t have him anywhere near a list of all time greats… but he transformed Man City (well he was a major part of the transformation) and at club level he delivered big moments, even when he was patched together.

A good leader as opposed to a great defender

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Not sure he had an impact as immediate or significant. Liverpool’s defence was a basket case prior to his arrival. They’re now competing for the Premier League and been in the last two Champions League finals. That was unthinkable prior to his arrival.

they were fourth and were just in a europa league final before he arrived.

He’s had a huge impact alright. Allison has been very important to that too. Doesn’t matter who you have at the back if you’ve a shit goalie.

My favourite player at the English club I slaver over is the greatest player of all time :grin:

Have ye cunts any shame?

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Who’s your pick buddy?

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Adebayor :smile:

Big Virg has been playing in the EPL since mid 2015, so he actually did play against Rooney, Van Persie and Costa at least on that list.

Ballack is right, it’s a very weak era for football.

Ballack is correct

Virgil exposed by moratta

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The GOAT. There can be no doubt about it

I’m not so sure

Neither am I. Normal calm assurance peppered with occasional moments of being in the wrong spot / wrong side or stranded entirely. Still a colossus but no Nat Phillips.

That’s now 69 Premier League games for Virgil The Great at Anfield without a single defeat.

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Of which @TheUlteriorMotive has been supporting for approximately 57. Everybody needs a break.

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Think there was a stat that himself and Joe have only started 38 games as CB partnership and something like 19 clean sheets.

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I must admit, before the match, I thought it was going to come to an end yesterday.

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