Carles Puyol praises Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk

Former Barcelona defender Carles Puyol has praised Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk claiming that he is one of the best in the world. Speaking to Independent, Puyol said: “Van Dijk is one of the best in the world. He is the complete defender, always calm, a great player. "The spotlight usually goes to the strikers, so it is nice to see a special defender get deserved recognition." Virgil van Dijk, who won the UEFA Player of the Year award, has made 12 appearances so far for the Reds during this season with having scored one goal.

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