Jurgen Klopp has claimed that Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk is the best defender in the world. After a disappointing season last year, Van Dijk has roared back to form in 2023/24. Having been handed the Liverpool captaincy, the Dutchman looks completely revitalised. Van Dijk’s latest performance saw him bury his first goal of the season – a well struck volley against Sheffield United. And asked about his skipper’s recent form during his press conference today, Klopp backed Virgil as the best on the planet. “Virg is the best defender in the world,” gushed the Liverpool boss. “Did he have lesser g…
