Kevin De Bruyne has picked out one Liverpool participant as the very best exponent of his place within the Premier League.
The Manchester Metropolis playmaker was requested by Sky Sports activities to rank the very best centre-backs within the division in the intervening time, with Virgil van Dijk shortlisted alongside Thiago Silva and Lisandro Martinez.
With out hesitation, the Belgian went for the Reds’ Dutch colossus when requested who was the toughest of the three to face as an opponent.
Talking about Van Dijk, De Bruyne gushed: “Rolls Royce. He’s obtained every part. Clearly I recognized him nicely however he’s obtained proper foot, left foot, velocity, peak – he’s a pacesetter. Thiago is also wonderful however I simply assume Virgil’s obtained that little bit extra.”
Liverpool followers may also have loved the Man Metropolis star’s comparatively unflattering verdict on Martinez, with the 32-year-old saying: “Lisandro, he’s a great participant however I simply don’t know him nicely sufficient. I’ve not seen him sufficient and I solely performed in opposition to him a couple of times.”
Regardless of many critics queuing as much as take intention on the Reds’ imperious quantity 4 over the previous few months, his standing throughout the sport is clear from this endorsement by a person who’s twice been named PFA Participant of the 12 months.
Class is certainly everlasting.
You’ll be able to see the clip of De Bruyne’s rankings beneath, through @SkySportsPL on Twitter/X:
Kevin De Bruyne RANKS The BEST Premier League defenders 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ignPJtXGny
— Sky Sports activities Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 26, 2023
