Jamie Carragher has stated that Virgil van Dijk is 'the best centre-back we've ever seen in the Premier League', praising his ability to handle top strikers effortlessly.
Van Dijk has played against elite attackers like Mbappe and Haaland recently, showcasing his dominance, as Carragher remarked that he could have played with a cigar due to his ease.
Since joining Liverpool, Van Dijk has vastly justified the world-record fee paid for him, contributing to the club's successes in both the Premier League and Champions League.
Statistically, Van Dijk leads Premier League centre-backs in duel and aerial duel success rates, being dribbled past less frequently than any other centre-back since 2006-07.
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