Pochettino praises Van Dijk over display against Tottenham


Virgil van Dijk's definitive mediation to deny Moussa Sissoko a Goal earned acclaim from Mauricio Pochettino after Liverpool's 2-1 Premier League prevail upon Tottenham at Anfield.

With the Frenchman blasting through Goal, van Dijk indicated superb speed, self-restraint and attention to compel Sissoko into hurrying his shot.

It was the most recent noteworthy showcase from the Dutchman as a late Toby Alderweireld possess Goal - after Lucas Moura offset Roberto Firmino's strike - guaranteed the hosts would come back to the highest point of the Premier League.

Pochettino stated: 'That indicates why Liverpool paid more than £70m for Van Dijk.

'The legs are overwhelming and it is hard to be obvious to think and it isn't his [Sissoko's] best quality however I am so content with his execution and duty to the team.'

Van Dijk was additionally hailed by his own partners, with youthful full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold naming him as the world's ideal.

Alexander-Arnold stated: 'Virgil [van Dijk] has indicated again why he is the best protector on the planet.

'You need fortune to win these sorts of games.'

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