Liverpool latest: Jurgen Klopp responds to Virgil van Dijk comments as Yan Diomande advice sent

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That would describe you as one of the world's best wingers and I'm not sure that he is."If it is £85 million, I think that is a good valuation from Liverpool. Going above that, though, I can't see that, and I don't think it would be good value for money."When you are spending that kind of money on a player, you have to be one of the best in the world in that position.

I don't think he's one of the best in the world."Klopp defends Van DijkJurgen Klopp has leapt to Virgil van Dijk's defence following criticism from Rafael van der Vaart. After the Netherlands were held to a 2-2 draw against Japan at the World Cup, Van der Vaart suggested his compatriot was beyond his prime, likening him to a large aircraft.He said: "I have to be honest, I was quite shocked by Van Dijk.

Klopp, who is currently working for MagentaTV in North America, has dismissed Van der Vaart's criticism.The former Reds manager said: "I'm not entirely sure if it's worth mentioning Van der Vaart. But if he ever says something positive about any player at some point, then I'll be happy to take him seriously again."You get the feeling he sees something, and then it has to be formulated in a flowery way, and then he's really against it.