Sharing his insights on Liverpool’s center-back Virgil van Dijk, former Manchester City player Micah Richards is empathetic towards the challenges faced by the star player.
Having played alongside various partners throughout the current season, van Dijk has been in a demanding position, as noted by Richards during a recent episode of the Rest Is Football podcast.
Richards expressed admiration for van Dijk’s exceptional performance despite the constant changes in his defensive partners such as Konate or Quansah, highlighting the pressure on him to deliver near-perfect performances consistently.
Lauding van Dijk’s impressive form for Liverpool this season, Richards acknowledged the resilience and skill required to navigate through such circumstances.