Virgil van Dijk has undoubtedly been one of Liverpool’s best players over the last few years.

Without the Dutchman among their ranks, it’s unclear how well Liverpool would have done and whether they’d have even managed to win the Premier League or the Champions League.

Of course, the performances of Mohamed Salah also need to be taken into account, but the fact that Van Dijk can make almost any partner that plays alongside him a much better player shows how important he is.

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Several players have tried to take his throne as the best centre-back in the world over the last few years, but time and time again, the Reds’ captain has proved his worth.

The fact that AC Milan legend Alessandro Nesta is even mentioning Van Dijk is an achievement in itself.

The Italian was one of Milan’s key players during their heyday, with his performances often single-handedly earning the Serie A outfit points.

And now, while speaking to GOAL, the legendary centre-back has shared his thoughts on Van Dijk and why he thinks he’s the best centre-back in the world.

“For me now, Van Dijk is the best [centre-back in the world],” he...