Vincent Kompany has explained why he believes Virgil van Dijk is the greatest ever defender in Premier League history.
03.05.2020 - 17:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City star Sergio Aguero has explained why Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is one of the best defenders in the world and spoken about why it is so hard to play against him.
Van Dijk has been highly influential for Liverpool since moving to Anfield from Southampton in January 2018, playing a huge role in Liverpool's Champions League win in 2019 and this season's incredible run in the Premier League.
And Aguero says it is the defender's patient approach and imposing physical nature
Vincent Kompany has explained why he believes Virgil van Dijk is the greatest ever defender in Premier League history.
Van Dijk could have joined City
Former Celtic manager Ronny Deila has revealed how close Liverpool superstar Virgil van Dijk came to joining Manchester City.
Liverpool's star defender Virgil van Dijk has put rivalries to one side and named Manchester City'sSergio Aguero as the best striker he has played against.
Kompany hails Liverpool star
Virgil van Dijk carefully considered Liverpool's past, present, and future before agreeing a move to the Premier League side in December 2017.
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