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'I love Van Dijk, don't get me wrong': Rio Ferdinand praises Liverpool star but would choose former Manchester United team-mate Nemanja Vidic as his defensive partner

Rio Ferdinand has admitted his 'love' for Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk but said he would choose his former Manchester United team-mate Nemanja Vidic as his defensive partner.

The 41-year-old took part in an Instagram Q&A and was asked to pick between a prime Van Dijk and a prime Vidic.

The BT sport pundit found it difficult to make a decision but predictably opted for his old friend.

Rio Ferdinand was asked to choose a prime Nemanja Vidic or Virgil Van Dijk as his partner
The BT Sport pundit unsurprisingly opted for his former Manchester United team-mate Vidic
However, he admitted his 'love' for Van Dijk and described him as the world's best right now

'Prime van Dijk or prime Vidic? Ooooh, good question,' he said.