Rio Ferdinand: Virgil van Dijk is not the world’s best defender

DBasia.news –  Liverpool continue to put pressure on Manchester City to win the Premier League title. At the moment, Liverpool are in second place with 73 points. Their consistency continues and they have just swallowed a defeat in the Premier League.

In addition to the right strategy carried by the manager, the performance of the players also did not escape the spotlight, not a few who judge if the successful players appear consistent. One of the players who are considered important behind the Reds’ brilliant performance is Virgil van Dijk who occupies the center-back position.

For additional information, since deciding to join Anfield in January 2018 ago, the Dutchman has always been the first choice and become an irreplaceable figure in defense. Even this season, Van Dijk has appeared in 36 matches in all competitions.

Seeing the performance and consistency of Van Dijk, not a few parties who think if the former Glasgow Celtic player is worthy of being called one of the best defenders in the world. But this doesn’t seem to apply to Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand.

“Who is the best central defender in the world right now? I will still consider Sergio Ramos the best,” Ferdinand said as quoted by the Goal.

“Yes, Van Dijk is a fantastic player and may have the potential to be the best in the world. But for now, he is not the best. To be considered the best player in the world, you have to win something and not only perform well on the team then end the season in second, three or four, “added the British man.

Not only did Van Dijk not qualify as one of the best defenders in the world, the man who strengthened the Red Devils in 2002 to 2014 also commented on Van Dijk’s opportunity to win the best PFA player version or PFA Player of the Year award.

“You must be in the team that won the title to be considered to win the award. It would be very strange if Van Dijk became the best player but on the other hand Liverpool ended the season in second or third position,” he concluded.