Forget Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk thinks Liverpool have another 'world-class' player
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Charlie Grace
Tue 16 September 2025 16:40, UK
Liverpool club captain Virgil van Dijk has sung the praises of one star teammate he believes is “world class,” ahead of their match against Atletico Madrid.
Van Dijk was flawless against Burnley on Sunday, as Liverpool beat Scott Parker’s side 1-0 thanks to a late Mohamed Salah penalty.
Liverpool’s win over Burnley continued their perfect start to the Premier League season, winning all four of their opening league matches.
Arne Slot’s side are looking to defend their Premier League title, but will now turn their attention to their match against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Virgil van Dijk has won two Premier League titles with Liverpool (Credit Imago)
Record-breaking deadline day signing Alexander Isak looks set to make his debut when Liverpool face off against Atletico Madrid, after Slot confirmed he’s facing a challenge to get up to full match fitness.
They are learning every day.“
Szoboszlai has played a key role for his side this season, scoring the winning goal as Liverpool beat Arsenal in their early-season showdown ahead of the international break.
Dominik Szoboszlai 2025-26Goals1Progressive passes per 906.5Passes into final third per 907.25Shot creating actions per 902.75Tackles and interceptions11Dominik Szoboszlai’s 2025-26 season so far (FBref)
Now Frimpong is back to fitness, Szoboszlai will likely slot back into midfield, contesting with Alexis Mac Allister and Florian Wirtz for their more advanced roles in Slot’s midfield trio.
With selfless contributions and big-time moments coming hand in hand for Szoboszlai in recent weeks, it appears the 24-year-old has made himself undroppable, ahead of Liverpool’s first Champions League clash.