Liverpool’s Van Dijk Picks Messi As Toughest Opponent

Liverpool’s defender, Virgil van Dijk has picked Argentina and Barcelona FC’s captain, Lionel Messi as his toughest opponent in the round leather game

The Dutch international opened up on a number of topics as part of a Twitter question and answer session.

He also singled out two Argentinian stars as the biggest tests in his illustrious career so far

Van Dijk faced off with Messi in last season’s Champions League semi-finals, as Liverpool famously overcame a 3-0 first-leg deficit by triumphing 4-0 at Anfield to book a spot in the Champions League final.

The Anfield Landlords eventually went on to emerge Champions of Europe beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in an all- English final showdown.

It was Messi that provided two goals in the 3-0 win at Camp Nou, with the Argentine finishing Barca’s second after his team mate, Luis Suarez had struck the crossbar with a fierce shot

Moments later, the Argentine pocket dynamite added Barca’s third, scoring a magnificent free-kick to seal the advantage for the Spanish side.

However, the Spanish giants could not hold onto that advantage, as Liverpool went on to prevail in the return leg fixture at their Anfield fortress.

According to Van Dink; “There are some difficult strikers out there but probably Leo Messi stands out.”

However, the Liverpool strongman, who picked a different player as the most difficult he has marked as the defender, singled out Manchester City and Argentinian forward Sergio Aguero.

Additionally, Van Dijk revealed his favourite career moments, which featured a trio of expected answers.

“There are a few to mention. Making my debut as a professional footballer, making my debut for the national team, and of course Madrid,” he said.

Van Dijk went on to answer a few light-hearted questions, revealing that Jurgen Klopp would win a Liverpool Royal Rumble while adding that Andrew Robertson is the club’s worst dancer.

However, he saved his best jibe for Jaime Carragher, who asked the Dutchman which former Liverpool defender he based his game on.

“Tough one … probably Sami Hyypia,” Van Dijk answered with a pair of crying emojis.

Van Dijk and Liverpool currently sit atop the Premier League, clear by 25 points, with virtually all of world football suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. – Agency reports