Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk is not the Premier League’s best ever defender, says Steve Nicol

Liverpool legend Steve Nicol thinks, Virgil van Dijk is not the best defender in Premier League history. And added, he hasn't been at the top level for long enough to warrant the label. Vincent Kompany picked the Netherlands international above iconic centre-backs John Terry and Rio Ferdinand. However, Liverpool hero Nicol confessed his performances aren’t enough to receive a reputation as the best defender. He told ESPN FC: "I think it’s very difficult to turn around and say he’s the best centre-back ever in the Premier League history because the problem is right now he’s current and that’s what Kompany’s focusing on. "I think the other thing you have to remember is that it was such an obvious problem Liverpool had, it was such a gaping hole in the back, the reason they couldn’t get across the line is because they were losing goals. ‘The best guy around in the Premier League at Southampton was Van Dijk and he’s come in and he has been superb. "He right now, no question, is the top centre-back in world football, never mind just in the Premier League. ‘It’s a short space at the very top with Liverpool, two seasons, so I’m not quite ready to say he’s the best one ever. ‘He’s certainly up there in the argument but just a little early for me to be throwing that sort of accolade around." Source: Metro

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