Borussia Dortmund hotshot Erling Haaland has described Liverpool centre back Virgil van Dijk as the best defender he has ever faced, although insisting that he does not fear anyone on the pitch.
The pair are set to come face-to-face for a third time when Norway take on Holland in a World Cup qualifier in Oslo on Wednesday.
And Norwegian Haaland is ready for a tough tussle after twice coming up against the Dutchman while playing for his former club RB Salzburg against Liverpool in the Champions League.
Liverpool came out on top in both group stage encounters in 2019 although Haaland did score in a 4-3 defeat at Anfield.
He said: 'I do not really fear anyone, I think he is the best defender. I think quite a few others in the room agree with me on that,'
'He is fast, strong and f***ing smart, and there are three important things you must have.
'I have played against him twice, I have said that he is the best I have met. He is a good player, so we have to try to play around him.'
Haaland's comments were repeated to Van Dijk during a press conference on Tuesday, to which the smiling defender replied: 'Did he say that? It was kind of him.'
KingJerryTheGreat
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Indeed Van Dijk is a GREAT WALL u can hardly get passed. For more details, ask Lukaku....
Desmondeyum
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Van Dijk still hasn't lost a game in the league at Anfield. . He's not even 100% fit yet either 😭 Makes football look easy at times
pindmnrsyz
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Ramos destroyed by Haaland 😂😂😂
raphaelphiri
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Ruben dias to Erling Haaland am I a joke to you.
Steve7ven
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you haven’t try me yet.
Subhadips251
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as you didn't faced the beast
allanssali
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Virgil after hearing that
RawBeen2K20
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Haaland should thanks himself and Van Dijk should thank UEFA that Haaland never had to face This Man(Sergio Ramos🦁.🔥)
kibedi156
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summary of the article[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
KingJerryTheGreat
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Haaland is a GREAT lad to watch. Someday he will win balon dor and many more awards. Already the UCL Forward of last season and there's more to come.....
ChelseaFC_Addict
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Rivalry aside VVD was the best even before he went to Liverpool. He was the best in Scotland he was the best in England at Southampton he is still the best at Liverpool he never changed, how he play how defend it's still the same. Chelsea FC failed Antonio Conte He wanted VVD but they refused to pay €80million Again Conte wanted Lukaku but they refused to pay £75million so Antonio Conte was led down by Chelsea FC board he could've been even more successful he had a vision he knew the players but the board failed him. I hope they don't do the same thing for Tuchel
harieshjr
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Ruben dias to Erling Haaland am I a joke to you.
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JA-Likhon
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Ruben dias to Erling Haaland am I a joke to you.
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lol you are comparing Ruben dias to Van Dijk 🤣🤣 remember VVd is a ucl winner and UEFA poty winner
Unitedforlife6
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Ruben dias to Erling Haaland am I a joke to you.
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when VVD is in the room.. most defenders are a joke
Sohbcloty
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Ruben dias to Erling Haaland am I a joke to you.
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vvd almost won d ballor but rob by messi
Hiwabceoty
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Lukaku handled him wdym. Educate yourself likeseeker
VVD literally made him look like a noob. What weed you have taken?
TheKing27
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Indeed Van Dijk is a GREAT WALL u can hardly get passed. For more details, ask Lukaku....
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Lukaku handled him wdym. Educate yourself likeseeker
wiaablmtz
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Lukaku handled him wdym. Educate yourself likeseeker
lukaku had lesser touches than both the goalkeepers wdym [Crylaugh] absolutely no match whatsoever