'Nobody can really claim that title': Virgil van Dijk plays down talk of being the best defender in the world but Liverpool star insists he is 'feeling good' as Reds battle for the title Virgil van Dijk has distanced himself from talk of being the world's best defender The Dutchman has been rock solid at the back ever since joining in January 2018 Van Dijk helped guide Liverpool to the Champions League final last season The 27-year-old has also been crucial to the Reds' Premier League title challenge
By Sam Mcevoy For Mailonline
Published: 17:52 BST, 15 April 2019 | Updated: 17:52 BST, 15 April 2019
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Virgil van Dijk has played down talk of being the best defender in the world by insisting that 'nobody can claim that title'.
The Liverpool star has been consistently brilliant since making his move to Anfield in January 2018, helping guide the club to the Champions League final against Real Madrid last summer.
The 27-year-old has also been a crucial to the Reds' Premier League title challenge this campaign with the defender being touted as the world's best by the likes of Dietmar Hamann, Chris Sutton and Paul
