'He has had a big impact': Joel Matip believes 'complete defender' Virgil van Dijk has improved everyone around him as Liverpool push for the title Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk is among the favourites to be named Player of the Year Joel Matip believes the Dutchman has improved the rest of Jurgen Klopp's squad Van Dijk is a 'complete defender' and great to play alongside, according to Matip The Cameroon star admits he needs to improve to remain in the starting XI
By Joe Strange for MailOnline
Published: 12:00 BST, 3 April 2019 | Updated: 12:48 BST, 3 April 2019
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Joel Matip has claimed that Liverpool team-mate Virgil van Dijk is so good that he has improved the rest of Jurgen Klopp's squad.
Van Dijk has been in incredible form for the Reds this term, making 39 appearances in all competitions and helping them to the top of the Premier League table.
The Dutchman is one of the favourites to win the PFA Player of the Year award, but Matip believes he
