Virgil van Dijk: Don’t be surprised if the defender joins Barcelona or Real Madrid if Liverpool fail to win the Premier League

Virgil van Dijk: Don’t be surprised if the defender joins Barcelona or Real Madrid if Liverpool fail to win the Premier League
Liverpool may have been held to a goalless draw by neighbours Everton, but once again Virgil van Dijk was the most impressive player on the pitch.Almost every attack from the Toffees was thwarted by the defender and ensured Liverpool kept a fourth consecutive clean sheet in the Premier League.6

Van Dijk in action against Everton

It is the latest in a long line of excellent displays from Liverpool’s main defender and we take a look at what makes Van Dijk so good.

---

What do Robert Lewandowski, Marcus Rashford, Romelu Lukaku, Joshua King, Troy Deeney, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Cenk Tosun all have in common?Yes, they are all strikers, but their playing position is not the only thing they share.In the past five matches, each man, at one point in time, has come up against Van Dijk. None have managed to get beyond him.Against Everton on Sunday, Liverpool kept their 17th clean sheet of the season. Unsurprisingly, Van Dijk was named Man of the Match.“Van Dijk’s performance today was unbelievable,” Jamie Carragher told Sky Sports.6

The Dutchman dominated on Sunday

“He looks like a man playing in a kids’ game. He’s playing against some of the top players in European football in the Premier League, but everything is so easy.“You actually feel like he’s not getting tested enough. You still feel like there are more gears for him to go into.”This is by no means a way to deride his opponents, its just Van Dijk makes defending look simple, in a classy, artistic way, regardless of who he is up against – the best do that.The atmosphere inside Goodison Park for the 233rd Merseyside derby was a given. Air raid sirens rung around the stadium pre-match, before their traditional anthem of Z Cars greeted both teams.Its purpose was to intimidate and rattle their neighbours.It worked. Liverpool looked ruffled; the cutting edge they had displayed in the 5-0 midweek thrashing over Watford was absent. Mohamed Salah was the main culprit.6

Van Dijk has made Liverpool’s defence solid

While the pace was frantic and his forwards were rushed, guilty of making poor decisions, Van Dijk, as ever, was a figure of calm.Unmoved by Evertons attempts to threaten, the Dutchman dominated aerially and on the ground. Calvert-Lewin and then Tosun failed to disrupt his rhythm.While he may be Jurgen Klopps third-choice for captain behind Jordan Henderson and James Milner, Van Dijk is undoubtedly a leader, not the vocal kind, but one whose example will be followed through his actions, his laid-back attitude can sometimes mask a quiet confidence.Groningens reserve team coach Dick Lukkien recalled Van Dijk stating his eventual goal was to play for Barcelona.I have confidence in myself and I know what I can do, he said.Gerard Pique was his role model too; he cited his abilities as a footballing defender. This was said only after making his debut for the club a year earlier.6

Van Dijk impressed in two seasons at Celtic

His progress was monitored by a number of European sides, but in the end, Celtic won the race. There, Van Dijk took his and the Scottish sides game to another level, he was named their player of the year in 2013/14.Again his stay was brief, two years exactly, Celtic had acted as the perfect platform to springboard him to the Premier League.He had to move on, and he left with everyones blessings, he says.I truly felt Southampton was just another stepping stone, and didnt think for one minute that hed stay for four or five years, said former team-mate Kris Commons.Im thinking Real Madrid or Barcelona could be next, he added.I rate him alongside Sergio Ramos. Liverpool is a massive club, but in terms of getting players, Madrid and Bara are above them.6

Van Dijk wuld not look out of place if he joined Real Madrid

Such claims could have once been met with scepticism. Eyebrows were raised with curiosity when Liverpool made him the most expensive defender ever in January 2018 at a cost of 75million.A year on and the figure is considered a bargain, Van Dijk has made a notable difference to Liverpool, played in a Champions League final and is captain of his country.His understanding of the game and technical gifts are a throwback to the Dutch playing centre-backs from the heralded era of Total Football in the 1970s.At 27, Van Dijk is entering his prime years as a defender. Fabio Cannavaro was 32 when he won the World Cup and then named FIFA World Player of the Year. His performances earned him a move to Real Madrid.While Van Dijk does not boast a trophy cabinet quite like the Italian, it is not inconceivable to imagine him smiling and waving to supporters as he does kick-ups, before accurately booting the ball into the stands, at those in the Bernabeu, lucky enough to have caught a glimpse of their new defender dressed in the famous white kit.6

Could Van Dijk leave if Liverpool failed to win the league?

Ramos is 33 later this month and while he is undeniably a club legend, his performances have been indifferent this season, the Panenka penalties a new addition, the controversy not.Van Dijk marshalling the Real defence alongside Raphael Varane at some point in the future would certainly be an impressive combination.His idol Pique put in a defensive masterclass alongside the equally impressive Clement Lenglet for Barcelona on Saturday night in El Clasico.Van Dijks bold prediction several years earlier may well prove accurate further down the line.His trajectory to the top has been strategic, well planned. History has shown he usually spends two years or so at a club before moving on and moving up. Each time the transition has been effortless.Dont be surprised if that continues.

---

Wayne Rooney: More than 20,000 tickets sold for USA friendly since England legend's return was confirmed Around 65,000 people are now expected at Wembley for the Wayne Rooney Foundation
Wayne Rooney: More than 20,000 tickets sold for USA friendly

---

Ipswich Town Live Commentary. Relive Sports Mole's coverage as Norwich City drew with Ipswich Town in the East Anglian derby at Carrow Road. LC. Live Commentary: Norwich City 3-1 Ipswich
Norwich City Live Commentary - Sports Mole

---

Ever Banega agent in London as Arsenal try to complete £18m deal for 30-year-old GUNNERS NEWS All the latest Arsenal transfer news and gossip GUNNER GO Arsenal kid Osei-Tutu ready to quit
Deal Agreed! Arsenal set to sign Argentina star for just £

---

Boss Neil Lennon was left perplexed after a firecracker incident followed Celtic's clinching goal in the 2-0 Ladbrokes Premiership win over St Mirren at the Simple Digital Arena. Striker Timothy Weah headed in the opener after 14 minutes before Buddies keeper Vaclav Hladky saved an Olivier Ntcham penalty.
St Mirren Archives - TIP180 Football Site

---

Kilmarnock 0-1 Celtic: Scott Brown scores dramatic late winner then sees red for celebrating as Brendan Rodgers' men move eight points clear. The teams cancelled each other out in a goalless first
Neil Cameron: Celtic 2, Rangers 1: And it's claimed this

---

Transfer News LIVE updates: Man Utd, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal latest gossip MANCHESTER UNITED, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and all the rest of the Premier League are trying to strengthen during the transfer window and Starsport has all the latest news, gossip and every done deal.
Transfer news live: Real Madrid £200m - football.london

---

POINT GAINED Despite shading the first half, the visitors were lucky to escape with a point by the time the final whistle rang out Derby County missed the opportunity to climb to fifth in the Sky Bet Championship table, after scraping a 0-0 draw at Preston North End.
Frank Lampard's verdict on Derby County's goalless draw with

---

Chelsea fans are stuck at Luton Airport with lengthy flight delays halting their travel to Baku for the Europa League final.. Thomas Cook Sport, the Blues' official travel partner, offered return economy flights for the 2,468-mile trip to Baku at a price of £979 earlier this month and that does not include the match ticket.
Chelsea fans stranded at Luton Airport with lengthy flight

---

Ivan Perisic: 10 things you didn't know about the Arsenal transfer target, including Jurgen Klopp fall-out Everything you need to find out about the Croatian ace as he edges toward a move to the
Five things you didn't know about Manchester United target

---

Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium? I was really looking forward to this game, as I go to all Palace games home and away, and this was the rarity of a 'new ground' that I hadn't been to before.
Inside Tottenham's new stadium: Every unique feature ahead of

---

Do away goals count in the Champions League? How rule affects Ajax vs Tottenham semi-final Away goals could come into play as Spurs seek to overturn a one goal deficit in their Champions League
Do away goals count in the Europa League, and is the rule

---

champions league highlights live streaming
kerala premier league live streaming
live streaming premier league gratis
premier league live net stream channel
juventus vs manchester united champions league live streaming
live streaming premier league rcti
premier league live video streaming free
champions league live streaming star sports
premier volleyball league live streaming youtube
ghana premier league live streaming
premier league live stream mamahd
champions league live stream juventus vs manchester united
football live stream europa league
football live streaming free in uae
premier league live stream no sign up
premier league live stream vpn
football live streaming tv app
shorti i champions league live streaming
liverpool vs chelsea premier league live streaming
premier league live streaming service
premier league live streaming subscription
champions league live stream psg vs real madrid
psg champions league live streaming
champions league in streaming live
uefa champions league live streaming free online hd
premier league live streaming arabic
champions league streaming live gratis
live premier league live streaming
premier league live stream zorro
champions league final live streaming ten sports
champions league live streaming sports
champions league live streaming germany
champions league live stream england
barclays premier league live streaming hd free
afc champions league jdt live streaming
tamil nadu premier league live match streaming
live streaming of champions league quarter final draw
watch uefa champions league live streaming free online
free live streaming liverpool vs psg champions league
juventus vs tottenham champions league live streaming
english premier league live streaming ronaldo
mumbai premier league live streaming
premier league live streaming indonesia
international champions league live streaming
live streaming of champions league draw
champions league live streaming channels
champions league live streaming reddit
premier league live streaming usa free
watch bangladesh premier league live streaming free
football live streaming malaysia
football live streaming espn
star sports barclays premier league live streaming
star sports premier league live streaming
live streaming video football afc asian champions league
champions league live streaming indonesia
football live streaming websites free
premier league live streaming app
champions league quarter final draw live streaming
live streaming of premier league football
football live streaming app
english premier league live streaming espn
watch premier league live streaming online
premier league live stream burnley
champions league live streaming bbc
live football streaming juventus vs real madrid
premier league live stream man utd
watch uefa champions league draw live streaming
champions league final match live streaming online
premier league live stream free no registration
watch uefa champions league live streaming sportek
jamaica premier league live streaming
premier league live stream chelsea vs leicester city
live football streaming j3k
premier league liverpool vs manchester city live streaming
watch bangladesh premier league live streaming online free
watch live premier league football streaming online for free
premier league live streaming free manchester united
football live streaming brazil
football live streaming tvronaldo.com
football live streaming brazil vs belgium
uefa champions league quarter final draw 2017 18 live streaming
premier league live radio streaming
draw champions league live streaming
caf champions league live streaming
ofc champions league live streaming
champions league live streaming barcelona vs liverpool
dhaka premier league live match streaming
premier league live stream games
jadwal live streaming premier league
champions league live streaming bein
uefa champions league draw live streaming free online
afghanistan premier league live streaming free
premier league lives live everton stream channel
english premier league liverpool vs chelsea live streaming
premier league live stream free youtube
football live streaming english premier league
juventus ajax champions league live streaming
live streaming uefa champions league real madrid vs juventus
sky sports champions league live streaming
sri lanka premier league live streaming
barcelona vs roma champions league live streaming
football live streaming sites 2019
football live streaming tv apk
kolkata premier league live streaming
uefa champions league live video streaming free
champions league today's match live streaming
premier league live stream facebook
live football streaming hesgoal
premier league live stream west ham
liverpool vs roma champions league live streaming
champions league knockout stage draw live streaming
english premier league live streaming manchester united
premier league live streaming apk
football live streaming arabic
premier league live stream espn
champions league live stream juventus vs atletico madrid
live streaming of pakistan premier league
champions league live stream app android
champions league draw live streaming youtube
football live streaming sky sports
live streaming video handball ihf men's handball champions league
indo international premier kabaddi league live streaming
premier league live stream p2p
uefa champions league live streaming ten sports
liverpool vs bayern champions league live streaming
isl premier league live streaming
football live streaming indonesia
premier league live stream sky
caribbean premier league live streaming 2018
football live streaming website
#news #salah #espndeportes #Ronaldo #liverpool #Barcelona #beinsports #degea #beinsportsusa #foxsports #Rooney #sanchez #likeforlike #likes4likes #Cr7 #LeoMessi #realmadrid #laliga #Manchesterunited #manutd #soccer #durhamregion #juventus #amrabat #Ajax #skysports #ajaxamsterdam #ChampionsLeague #transfers #nike #BayernMunchen #manchestercity #amsterdam #Cristiano #england #futbolmexicano #ajax #telemundodeportes #fcbarcelona #433 #Neymar #Mancity #united #univisiondeportes #deporte #foxdeportes #barcelona #UCL #Like4Like #navas #halamadrid #CristianoRonaldo #hakimziyech #Chelsea #Ronaldo #pogba #meme #bundesliga #Instagood #football #premierleague #championsleague #tottenham #Football #pickering #ucl #Messi #oshawa #toronto #Bale #europaleague #ronaldo #courtois #manchesterunited #futbol #RealMadrid #likeforlikes #messi #Casillas #fifa #footballmemes #goals #manchester #zinedinezidane #sports #Soccer #Futbol #realmadrid #footy