Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp dismisses Virgil van Dijk comments as Yan Diomande message 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 jumped to the defence of Virgil van Dijk following criticism by Rafael van der Vaart. After the Netherlands were held to a 2-2 draw by Japan at the World Cup, Van der Vaart suggested his fellow Dutchman was past his best, comparing him to a large aircraft.He said: "I have to be honest, I was quite shocked by Van Dijk.

I hope he starts turning a bit faster during the tournament."The Netherlands subsequently thumped Sweden 5-1, with Van Dijk playing his part in one of the most impressive performances of the tournament so far. 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.