Liverpool fans are in agreement about Virgil van Dijk following his performance against Burnley on Sunday
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Liverpool’s captain once again delivered a calm and composed performance against Burnley, which caught the attention of fans.
It was a tough day at Turf Moor until the Reds were awarded a penalty against the 10-man home side after Hannibal Mejbri caught the ball with his outstretched hand late on to give Mohamed Salah the chance to convert from the spot to pick up a 1-0 win on the road.
But it was one of the most noteworthy aspects of the match, which helped set a new, dramatic Premier League record for Arne Slot’s side, winning four consecutive games with winners in the final 10 minutes of the match.
It was a struggle for the side to break down the compact defence of a Scott Parker side, who were happy to sit back and maintain positions in the box to bat off as many shots as possible.
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Their defensive performance deserved plaudits for how they were able to keep out their opposition, who seemed to struggle to find creative ways past the low block.
But it was also the Liverpool defence, led by Virgil van Dijk, who deserved credit for preventing the small number of counterattacks from having any impact.
Van Dijk specifically received a huge amount of praise on social media from supporters who were so impressed that they brought him into the conversation of being a top-three player in world football.
It has long been argued by fans of the Merseyside club that he is one of the best players in the world, and his consistency since making his Anfield debut makes the assertion hard to argue with.
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A tweet by a Liverpool fan account stated that he was a ‘top three player in the world’, and fans could not agree more.
One said of his Burnley performance: “Very composed, initiates attack, drives the team, and does everything for the team.
A complete player, he’s Rolls-Royce indeed.”
Another praised: “He’s been incredible in these first 4 games.”
A group of fans believed that they knew where he ranked on the list of the three best in the world.
“And he isn’t 2nd or 3rd,” one quipped.
This X user wrote: “Nah, top one, let’s be serious here.
There’s no one better.”
This fan even believed that two other players in that squad made up the other spots.
They wrote: “Yeah, he’s #1.
Then it’s Gravenberch at #2 and Szoboszlai at #3.”
A final six-word response from this fan may echo feelings of the club supporters who watch him play every week.
They wrote: “Best centre back of all time.”
Despite some of the performances of the whole team not meeting the usual high standards, the Dutchman has continued to set a high bar so far.
In the league this season, he has made 43 clearances, which is the most in Europe’s top five leagues in the 2025/26 season after four games.
He is also joint second with fellow teammate Cody Gakpo for most duels won in the league this season.
There is also the small matter of two clean sheets out of the first four games, which he will strive to increase as the team finds their usual best form.
These numbers are just a taste of what is to come in what promises to be another special season for the club’s captain, which should end with a trophy or two.