Poster-boy for Manchester City Erling Haaland has nothing but admiration for Virgil van Dijk, the centre back for Liverpool.
The Norwegian attacker acknowledged in an interview with Optus Sport that taking on the Dutch defence is difficult.
Famously identifying Virgil van Dijk‘s superior talent as a player, Erling Haaland has done it once more.
Virgil van Dijk is lauded by Erling Haaland.
The Reds colossus congratulated Kevin De Bruyne on Instagram after Pep Guardiola’s team won their fifth Premier League championship in the previous six seasons.
Despite the fact that City and Liverpool have frequently faced off under Guardiola and Klopp, there appears to be a mutual respect between the two teams.
In fact, Virgil van Dijk is the toughest center-back Erling Haaland has faced in the Premier League, and he said as much without hesitation.
There are many capable defenders. Van Dijk of Liverpool is outstanding, I must say. I’ve played in Salzburg, met him, and he’s great. I’ve met him numerous times with the national team. That person comes to mind right away.
For the majority of defenders on the planet, Erling Haaland cannot make the same statement.
Erling Haaland’s high opinion of the Dutchman, who helped Liverpool defeat Manchester City 1-0 at Anfield this season, is a testimonial to the latter’s brilliance.
But it wouldn’t come as a surprise to see Haaland exact revenge by delivering Van Dijk a terrible encounter in the ensuing campaign.
The bulk of defenders in the league and around Europe have experienced the wrath of the prolific goal scorer, and it has been a day they will never forget.
Erling Haaland, who is only 22 years old, has discovered numerous ways to undermine fortifications so far, and this is not expected to change any time soon.