Haaland said Netherlands’ Van Dijk is the toughest defender he has faced in the Premier League and at the international level
By Kehinde Okeowo
Manchester City forward, Erling Haaland has admitted that Liverpool central defender, Virgil van Dijk, is a handful to play against.
The Norway international made this known while speaking during a recent interview with Optus Sport, where he hailed the 31-year-old Dutchman, saying he is so good at what he does.
Haaland also revealed that the Netherlands defender is the toughest defender he has faced so far in the Premier League and at the international level.
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The 22-year-old further said that even though he has faced several tough defenders in his career, Van Dijk stands out because he has given him a run for his money on several occasions.
Speaking during the chat he said: “There are many good defenders.
“I have to say, Liverpool’s Van Dijk is so good.
“I’ve met him many times with (the) national team, played in Salzburg, met him; he’s really good. That’s who I can think of right now.”
Haaland has scored 36 goals and seven assists in 34 appearances in the Premier League this season, becoming the quickest player to reach that figure in a season.
