Rio Ferdinand has sent a warning to Virgil van Dijk, claiming the Liverpool star's football legacy will depend on how he responds in the month and years to come.
When discussing the Dutch international's legacy, former Manchester United man told his
FIVE YouTube channel:
"It’s who stands the length of time as well, if you could do it over a period of time.
"There's no doubt in my mind Virgil’s best year would stack up against most centre-backs, but you don’t get judged on that best year, you get judged over that period of time."
Despite his warning, Ferdinand still believes the 30-year-old is still the best centre-back in the world.
He added:
"I think you’ve got to think you’re the guy, you’ve got to think you’re the best... and I think Virgil, he’s the best centre-back in the world.
"Yes there’s going to be teething problems, that’s going to happen because he’s been out for so long and he’s just getting his feet wet again.
“But I still believe if there’s a game right now today and I need a centre-back, my first centre-back on the list would be him."
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