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Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp: Nobody thinks about Virgil van Dijk's price tag now

LONDON -- Jurgen Klopp says "nobody thinks about" the price Liverpool paid for Virgil van Dijk anymore as a result of his consistent assured performances.

Van Dijk was named Man of the Match for Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Monday night.

The centre-back arrived from Southampton for £75 million -- a world-record fee for a defender -- in January, with Klopp now believing the 27-year-old is worth every penny Liverpool paid.

"It was really, really good," Klopp said of Van Dijk's performance against Palace. "It's obvious.

"Quality costs a specific price.