Virgil Van Dijk has discussed how his connection with Jurgen Klopp is.
The Liverpool defender was signed as the world’s most expensive defender as soon as he signed for Liverpool.
He has however, proved worthy of every penny. He is currently the best defender in the world.
“I have a very similar connection with Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool as I had earlier with Ronald Koeman at Southampton and I still have with Koeman with the national team,” he told the media.
“Like Koeman, Klopp knows exactly how to get the best out of me – by being critical. When the media are hyping me and being very positive, he will downplay the praise all that – often with a wink.
“When I was voted UEFA Player of the Year recently and had to go to the awards ceremony, Jurgen told all the lads at Liverpool that I was picking up the trophy on behalf of the entire team.
“All the boys in the squad know I can take that sort of stuff very well.
“I know what he means. At the same time, the boss gives me a lot of respect and responsibility.”
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