Van Dijk has put pen to paper for Liverpool but where does he rank in a list of best Premier League defenders?

When Virgil van Dijk is mentioned in the pantheon of great Premier League defenders, it occasionally comes with a caveat. Yes, he has the trophies, the class and the longevity that are the traditional hallmarks of all-time greats.

Virgil van Dijk has said that he feels like an “adopted Scouser” after agreeing a new deal with Liverpool that will keep him at the club for at least two more seasons. The club captain has followed Mohamed Salah in renewing terms ahead of the expiry of his contract at Anfield in a significant boost for Arne Slot’s side.