Why Van Dijk Remains the Defender Premier League Strikers Still Avoid

Why Van Dijk Remains the Defender Premier League Strikers Still AvoidLiverpool’s Reluctant Warrior: Why Van Dijk Remains the Premier League’s Gold StandardCommanding Through CalmThe Athletic’s brilliant breakdown of Virgil van Dijk’s defending goes far beyond the traditional metrics. While the Liverpool captain’s raw tackle numbers may no longer evoke the invincibility of his 2018-19 peak, when he was famously not dribbled past once in 38 games, his brilliance now l