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Manchester United legend Andy Cole says he would have been Virgil van Dijk's 'worst nightmare' as a player after Dutchman's stuttering start to the season and claims the Liverpool defender 'doesn't like chasing back'

Manchester United icon Andy Cole says he would have 'loved' playing against Virgil van Dijk after the Liverpool defender's sluggish start to the season.

The Dutchman has become known as one of the best centre-backs in world football after some dominant performances under Jurgen Klopp in recent years, and he was pivotal to their Premier League title triumph last season.

But this term the 29-year-old has looked off the pace and has put in some suspect displays, with Liverpool conceding three against Leeds in the season opener and then slumping to a 7-2 defeat against Aston Villa last time out.